Accounting Associate

Job Title

Accounting Associate

Summary

Job Description

The Accounting Associate is responsible for transactional accounting (accounts payable), maintenance of the general ledger, working collaboratively with senior accounting staff and management to reconcile financial data as well as to execute financial tasks and processes. This position will provide support in improving efficiencies to better service internal & external stakeholders, and efforts on behalf of Finance & Operations to improve operational and financial results in support of overall Axis goals and initiatives.

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Manage AP approval limits / user profiles in AP system
• Manage accounts payable workflows, including reviewing changes to vendor including invoice tracking and payment scheduling
• Initiate vendor payments including ACH, checks, and wire transfers in accordance with internal controls
• Assist Shared Services team with questions on invoice coding and other areas
  
  

Employee Expense Management

• Manage user profiles for all employees in the expense reimbursement system (new hires, changes, etc)
• Review and process employee expense reports to ensure compliance with company policy
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and investigate discrepancies
• Provide guidance to employees regarding expense reporting procedures
  
  

Month-End & Financial Close

• Support the monthly close process by preparing reconciliations and reviewing transaction activity
• Assist in preparing financial reports and analysis as needed
• Identify discrepancies and work with team members to resolve issues
  
  

Process Improvement & Internal Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal controls related to payment processing and financial transactions
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows
• Assist with documentation of accounting procedures and policies
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Support annual audit preparation and requests from external auditors
• Assist with special accounting or finance projects as assigned
• Provide backup support for other accounting team functions when needed
  
  

Essential Skills

• Experience working with accounting systems and excel (pivots, etc)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with both internal teams and external vendors
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to improve processes
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information and strong attention to detail
• Must be self-motivated, resourceful, responsible and reliable, lead with strong work ethic, capable of taking initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing priorities, and effectively manage deadlines.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business
• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in a general accounting environment, general ledger experience preferred.
• Experience working in a SOX environment
  
  

Pay range:

The approximate pay range for this location and position is $34 - $38 /hr. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

Physical demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Employee is occasionally required to lift 0-5 lbs.

Type of Employment

Permanent Employment

Posting End Date

2026-05-06

Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

With around 6000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

Let´s create a smarter, safer world

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.

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