Accounting Associate

Working with management and ownership in the day-to-day operations performing all daily, monthly, and yearly accounting functions. Functions include general ledger oversight, journal entries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, biweekly check runs, sales orders, and invoicing. Works closely with department leads and ownership in the talent management process.

Supervised by: Ownership & Corporate Finance Manager

Specific/Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Complete Accounts Payable Process
• Reviewing all invoices for accuracy and entering them in the system for payment.
• Updating vendor records and filing paid invoices.
• Complete Accounts Receivable Process
• Posting all checks, PayPal, bank card and EFT transactions onto the accounting software
• Posting sales orders and customer invoices
• Following up on aged accounts
• Entering PO’s, placing orders with vendors and scheduling shipments
• Receives inventory into the system.
• Assists with inventory counts and posts inventory adjustments.
• Weekly bank reconciliations
• Prepares journal entries and assists in the month-end closing process.
• Analyze/troubleshoot expense accounts on the G/L and the daily sales margins on a regular basis.
• Assists in document preparation for the annual book reviews and various audits.
• Additional tasks as needed.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assists in payroll functions.
• Provide support for Accounting Team during workflow fluctuations.
• Backup for Asset Management
• Assists in maintaining an efficient office environment.

Job Skills needed:

• Strong ability to communicate both in writing and verbally with internal and external contacts.
• Highly skilled in use of Microsoft Office, Excel & 10 key data entry.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, strong accounting problem solving skills.

Job Conditions/Requirements:

• Workday generally consists of sitting at work desk and/or computer.
• Occasional travel for various meetings with staff, customers, and vendors.
• Flexible hours at times to meet various accounting and project deadlines.

Education/Experience:

• Knowledge of General Accounting Principles.
• Associates degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Previous Personnel Coordinator or HR experience a plus but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Salem, OR 97301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person