Job Description

We are looking for a customer focused and detail driven TEMP TO HIRE ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE who will be responsible for keeping financial records up to date, preparing reports and reconciling bank statements which includes but not limited to processing of business transactions like AP, AR, disbursements, expense vouchers ad receipts. This key role will also assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements which includes account analysis and other ancillary reports and support efforts of the accounting department under directions of the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department

• Prepare and maintain accurate accounting documents and records

• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements

• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner

• Daily enter key data of financial transactions in database

• Provide assistance and support to company personnel

• Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies

• Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas

• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws

• Constantly update job knowledge

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• BBA or BS/BA degree

• One to Two years accounting experience, including Financial Reporting

• Strong quantitative skills, proven attention to detail with effective organizational skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and in writing

• Superior Microsoft Excel Skills including Pivot Tables

• Experience with NetSuite preferred

• Ability to multi-task and organize

We value our employees as they are the key to our success. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive salary with an extensive benefits package. We work to maintain a progressive and collaborative work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long-term career.

Certified Group is one of the largest and independent laboratories in the nation and is located in California, Illinois, New York, Virginia, and Texas. Each of our laboratories has its own area of expertise and is acknowledged as a leader in the field of food, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals safety and analysis.

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.

Company Description

Certified Group is one of the largest independent laboratories, comprised of four nationally recognized laboratories. Located in New York, Illinois, Texas, Southern and Northern California, each of these laboratories has developed its own area of expertise and is an acknowledged leader in the field of food safety and analysis.