JOB DESCRIPTION
The Accounting Associate reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for, but not limited to, maintaining the day-to-day accounting functions, accruals, financial statement preparation, and performing general accounting functions, as required. The essential job duties shall include the following:
- Full cycle Accounts Receivable, including preparation of monthly invoices and maintaining customer and vendor records
- Accounts Payable including: purchase orders and vendor records maintenance
- Multiple Bank reconciliations for depository accounts
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts; reviewing for input accuracy and prepare monthly reports and journal entries, as needed
- General ledger maintenance
- Prepare monthly financial statements
- Maintain required business documents
- Prepare annual 480 (SURI)
- Assistance with the annual budget and audit process
- Maintain financial document retention files
- New vendor setup and maintenance
- Vendor statement reconciliation and discrepancies
- Deposit and cash reports
- Prepare and/or review of all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure
- Perform accounting requirements Authority's construction projects
- Perform other related duties as may be requested by supervisor(s)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Proficient in accounting software's
- Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- 5 years of Accounting experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel Intermediate preferres
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced work environment
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Able to complete tasks accurately and timely with minimal supervision
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Thrives in a collaborative, team player office environment
- Ability to interface well with staff and external contacts of the authority
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills