Our client, a uniform & apparel wholesale manufacturer with offices on the Nassau/Suffolk county Long Island border has an exceptional opportunity for an Accounting Associate on their Finance team. Must have a Bachelors with Minimum of 1 year experience working in A/R, solid understanding of the General Ledger, familiar with Freight Rebates and Strong Excel skills...
The Accounting Associate will primarily be responsible with month end close process. The ideal candidate is a fast learner with ability to work efficiently with minimal errors.
Daily Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and assist with month end close process
- Maintain, analyze and reconcile general ledger
- Prepare general ledger entries and maintain supporting documents
- Create and document accounting policies and procedures
- Interact and provide support to third party professional with regard to audit and tax preparation
- Calculate monthly freight rebate and sales commission reports
- Assist with managing day to day operation of accounting department (accounts payable, billing, credit and collections, accounts receivable)
- Learn billing, payables and receivable functions and provide as back up
- Ensure effective internal controls are in place and maintain compliance with US GAAP
- Assist with conversion of ERP systems
- Perform other duties as required by manager
Qualifications/Skills:
- Prior knowledge and experience within an Accounting/Finance group specifically in Accounts Receivable and collections’ function.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and professional to all departments, clients and vendors.
- Must be a self-started and able to work with little supervision.
- Ability to multi-task and work efficiently.
- Have an analytical approach to problem solving.
- Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office (intermediate Excel) and Accounting/Finance Systems
Education:
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
Note this role is full time M- F 8-5pm with an hour for lunch (salary based on experience to $27/hour - approx $50K)