About the Team/Role
An Accounting Associate II is responsible for verifying and posting routine accounting transactions to journals, ledgers or other records and verifies accuracy. Performs reconciliation of routine transactions and prepares statements, invoices and vouchers. This position usually specializes in one functional area of accounting.
How you'll make an impact
Processes and records routine accounting transactions to journals, ledgers or other records and verifies accuracy. Including posting of cash receipts, expenses or other accounting transactions. Posts details of business transactions such as funds received and disbursed and totals accounts to ledgers, computer spreadsheets and databases. Operates computer to enter data into spreadsheet and/or database.
Compiles, sorts and files documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions. Maintains records through filing, retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding, updating, and purging.
Prepares routine invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records.
Assists employees, vendors, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
Experience you'll bring
Associate's degree in Accounting preferred.
Experience may be substituted for education.
Proficiency in the use of relevant software applications and spreadsheets required.
Individual must be a motivated self-starter who possesses effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment.
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