Accounting Associate

Position Summary:

An accounting associate plays a crucial role in processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing financial reports, assisting with audits, and reconciling accounts. They may also handle tasks related to accounts payable and receivable, tax preparation, and compliance with financial regulations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sales Tax Administration Support & Compliance

• Properties (Berkheimer Properties & Others):

• Rent Expense Administration, Reporting, Processing & Payment
• Real Estate Property Tax Compliance, Reporting, Processing & Payment
• Subsidiary Ledger Accounting / Bookkeeping Support (BPLLC-QuickBooks)
• General Accounting / Audit Support & Financial Reporting

• Vehicles (Duneland Leasing Inc, & Others):

• Lease Expense Administration, Reporting, Processing & Payment
• Subsidiary Ledger Accounting / Bookkeeping Support (DLI- QuickBooks)
• Tollway Pass / Fuel Card Administration

• Insurance Expense Administration

• Processing, Allocations & Payment

5. General Accounting:

• Journal Entry Preparation / Account Reconciliations / Allocations Calculation
• Data Entry / Analysis & Reporting / Project Work
• Expense Processing & Payment

• Analysis:

• Inventory Productivity & Related
• Pricing Optimization & Related
• Other Project Work

7. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Data entry skills required. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Prior industry knowledge and experience preferred. QuickBooks experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged period of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
• Consistently follows procedures and adheres to standards
• Must be able to understand and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form and follow directions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to understand product codes and terminology
• Calculate and count
• Analyze facts and determine next course of action
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of office practices and procedures; knowledge of or ability to quickly learn any applicable departmental or organizational rules and regulations.
• Ability to type at least 45 WPM.
• Ability to operate a calculator or ten-key by touch.

Working Conditions:

Must work as part of a team in an open office area with noise and distractions.