Accounting Associate

The Accounting Associate is a member of the Core Accounting Finance team and is responsible for a variety of general accounting tasks. Duties include verifying the accuracy of invoices, review and approve purchase card transactions, month-end close, account reconciliations, and any ad hoc reporting or projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent work experience
• 0-3 years of accounting experience
• Thorough understanding of GAAP
• Competency in Microsoft Office, emphasis in Excel preferred
• Must be efficient in dealing with high volumes of transactions, detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication, as well as interpersonal skills
• Experience with Workday and/or Concur a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Responsible for general accounting support for Core Accounting Finance team, which includes AP invoice processing, purchase card review and approvals, and supporting month-end close activities

AP Invoice process:

• Review invoices for accuracy and compliance, including supporting documentation and budget discrepancies
• Provide ledger coding for invoices
• Route invoices for proper approvals
• Work with department managers on invoice inquiries
• Ability to work with a high volume of transactions

Purchase Card/Expense report review:

• Review and approve expense reports
• Validate coding, and confirm supporting documentation

Month-end close activities:

• Support an accurate and timely month-end close
• Review department financial statements, and maintain supporting schedules
• Review transactions for accuracy, and prepare any necessary journal entries
• Balance sheet reconciliations and/or analysis
• Special projects and other ad hoc requests, as assigned