Accountant Associate (Temp to Perm)

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Accounting Associates maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments. Duties include working closely with our Management team to create and analyze financial reports and ensure legal requirements compliance, process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and journal entries. The responsibilities are to accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of our company. Accounting department will be moving to a functional system with primary responsibilities and backup responsibilities. Training and mentoring will be provided. The responsibilities for this role include: Accounts Payable: Enter invoices timely, once approved Ensure proper documentation/approval Monthly completion of excel files maintained for analysis Weekly (or as needed) processing of vendor payments Reconciliation of AP Aging to general ledger Communication with other employees regarding invoices/prices/receipts/ etc. Email/Phone correspondence with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment status Month end accruals for unposted AP invoices Code credit card invoice and enter; follow up with cardholders to get signed expense reports in a timely manner (within 15 days of sending file to cardholder). Vendor set-up and maintenance including W-9 copies Document filing 1099 Filing Accounts Receivable: Enter customer invoices in detail into NetSuite and transmit to customers Post cash as received to invoices in AR Follow up with customers on payment status of aged invoices Customer set-up and maintenance Payroll: Process weekly or bi-weekly payroll through ADP Record Payroll JE for each period Accrue Payroll as necessary to reflect proper monthly expense Sales Tax Reporting/Processing Process monthly or quarterly state tax filings Payments to state tax jurisdictions General Accounting/Administrative: Cash Management Record Month End Journal Entries for reconciliations, accruals Balance Sheet Reconciliations and analysis Running Trial Balances and printing Financial Statements Special Projects as needed QUALIFICATIONS: · Minimum of one - three years related experience or equivalent. · NetSuite Experience/Proficiency preferred · Accounting degree preferred · Excellent written and oral communication skills · Ability to manage priorities and workflow · Acute attention to detail · Proficient in Excel COMPETENCIES: Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Oral and Written Communication—Writes and speaks clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Planning/Organizing--Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Occasionally required to stand Occasionally required to walk Continually required to sit Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity Continually required to talk or hear Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: computer, copier, fax, calculator Job Types: Temporary, Full-time Pay: From $65,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person