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Accounting Associate
Location: Durham, NC
Type: Full-time, onsite
Hours: 8am – 5pm, M-F
Associated Scaffolding Company is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Associate to join our finance team in Durham, NC. This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.
As an Accounting Associate, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close process, and contributing to the overall efficiency of our accounting operations.
Job Duties
- Assist in preparing timely and accurate financial reports
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes
- Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts
- Assist with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions
- Maintain well-organized and up-to-date financial records
- Provide general administrative support to the finance team
- Perform other accounting-related tasks as assigned
What You'll Bring
Requirements
- Either a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience OR an Associate degree with 2 years of relevant experience
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with financial information
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with an accounting software
- Working towards CPA or equivalent certification
- Experience with bookkeeping or data entry
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and company holidays
- Disability and life insurance
- Referral program
About US
Founded in 1947, Associated Scaffolding Company is a full-service access equipment and safety supply company headquartered in Durham, NC. We provide rental, sales, and installation services for scaffolding, swing stages, re-shoring, trash chutes, fencing and more at seven locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee, as well as shipping nationally through our online store.
Other Information
This role is subject to all requirements of the Associated Scaffolding Company Inc.'s Drug and Alcohol policy which include pre-employment testing, post-accident testing return to duty testing and follows up testing as outlined in the employee manual.
Successful candidate must present enough information for a thorough background check as required by company policy.
Associated Scaffolding Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $55 - $65