Accounting Associate

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Associate to support our accounting department and overall office operations. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Review and verify vendor invoices and expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance, while promptly resolving any discrepancies
• Enter invoice details into the accounting system, ensuring proper coding and accurate documentation.
• Ensures invoices are processed for payment promptly, including expediting urgent payments as necessary
• Data entry and validation in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and accounting software
• Regular communication with management, project leaders, and outside vendors
• Preparation of various accounting forms, including new vendor and payment forms
• Completion of reoccurring and ad-hoc reporting, including expense tracking
• Coordinate property tax assessments and statements with outside consultant
• Reconcile general ledger asset accounts
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and company policies, including tax and regulatory requirements
• May also be responsible for additional administrative or accounting tasks to support the efficiency of the overall office.

Position Requirements:

• 3+ years of accounting
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft excel experience, with adobe PDF preferred
• Associates degree (preferred)
• The candidate must consistently demonstrate a professional, positive, and approachable demeanor, including a high level of discretion/confidentiality
• Must have strong initiative with a desire to learn new skills and/or processes quickly, the ability to work independently with limited supervision and be comfortable working in a high-pressure, deadline driven environment
• Will effectively confer and collaborate with multiple parties and develop positive working relationships, internal and external, through strong verbal and written communication.
• Continually strives to improve processes and make them more efficient