What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Associate position at The Smithers Group?
Position handles general accounting functions for Smithers CTS division, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger.
Accounts Payable consists of vendor invoicing, vouchering, coordination of purchase orders, temporary employee timesheets, verifying accuracy of Vendor statements, scanning necessary documentation for check run, verifying check preview reports, and maintaining accounts payable files.
Accounts Receivable activities include recording of invoicing, reporting and communication with site leadership, as well as direct communication with clients on invoicing and collections matters.
Accounting Associate will also support and prepare Month End AP and AR reconciliations along with entries for the General Ledger.
Maintains cash account balances and entries to the accounting system as well as weekly/monthly reporting. Assists Supervisor with various duties as necessary.
This position has high visibility and advancement opportunities within the Finance department for a self-motivated individual looking for challenge and continuous career growth.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares, enters data, and reports all accounts receivable and accounts payable invoices for Smithers CTS businesses in Dynamics SL accounting software.
- Prepares bi-weekly AP check run selection register for
- Validates and confirms purchase order and receiving documents to vendor
- Participates in monthly close, assisting Finance Business Partner with closing entries and financial reporting.
- Prepares account reconciliations (cash, AP & Purchasing ledgers) and corresponding journal entries.
- Monitors cash levels and reconciles/reports cash GL accounts.
- Must be able to work as a team with accounting staff and other departments, in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepares emails, letters, and calls for collection to delinquent clients for Smithers CTS
- Creates weekly and monthly reports for supervisor.
- Creates, updates, and maintains Accounts Receivable SOPs as needed.
- Assists supervisor with various duties as necessary.
Salary : $44,500 - $56,400