Accounting Associate

ROLE SUMMARY

Our client is looking for an Accounting Associate to join the Client Onboarding and For Profit team. This role works primarily with clients to enter accounts payable data and perform reconciliations to QuickBooks Online, external systems, and vendor statements.

The Accounting Associate will work closely with the Onboarding and For Profit team and leverage their accounts payable, some accounting, and technical expertise to help streamline client processes and perform reconciliations to many systems. This position will report to the Team Leader, Onboarding, and Team Leader, For Profit.

SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (8:00 PM - 5:00 AM Philippine Standard Time), follows Philippine holidays

POSITION TYPE: Full Time

WORK ARRANGEMENT: Remote

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·       Assist in entering accounts payable into QuickBooks Online

·       Review vendor statements with any external client system

·       Reconcile client external system to vendor statements to QuickBooks Online as a three-way match for the amount due, credits received and any activity is not accounted for in the accounting system

·       Document the key findings from the reconciliation process to the teams

·       Assist in entering the payables, credits, and amounts due in QuickBooks Online based on the results of due diligence

·       Adhere to timelines with the team for entering and reconciliations

·       Identify areas for improvement in each client’s accounting processes or reporting and provide solutions

·       Work closely with other team members to ensure a professional and excellent client experience

QUALIFICATIONS

·       A bachelor’s degree in the related field is an advantage

·       Minimum 2 years of accounts payable experience is required

·       Accounts payable for the automotive industry experience is a plus (repair shops, collision repair shops, body shops. Auto dealerships do not count unless they have a maintenance department)

·       Small-mid size US business bookkeeping knowledge required

·       Demonstrated expertise in QuickBooks Online within the last 5 years

·       Bill.com experience is a plus

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

·       Comfortable with learning new technology and accounting applications quickly

·       Must be highly organized, tech-savvy, self-motivated, comfortable with change and ambiguity, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

·       Detail-oriented and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy

·       Ability to multitask and meet deadlines using excellent time management skills with ease and professionalism

·       Consistent availability for internal and external meetings

·       Effective problem-solving and project management skills

·       Excellent communication and presentation skills

·       Professional with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

·       Strong team player