Accounting Associate

Job Summary

The Accounting Associate supports the accounting team in the processing of general accounting tasks in the following areas: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking transactions and the month-end close. This role is critical to maintaining strong internal controls through proper segregation of duties, ensuring the company’s payment, cash management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes run efficiently.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Set up banking transfers to fund approved payments.
• Initiate vendor payments (ACH, wire, etc.) in the bank application as authorized.
• Prepare and process physical check deposits.
• Accounts receivable support in processing cash applications and customer deductions.
• Assist with customer account reconciliations and resolution of outstanding balances.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate payment application.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies between vendor records and company accounts.
• Improve processing efficiency by researching and analyzing vendor invoices with exceptions and identify root causes for corrective actions.
• Assist with month end close activities including preparing journal entries and reconciliation support
• Assist in identifying and implementing enhancements to payment workflows, deduction handling, and system operations.
• Maintain accounting databases, files, and automated records.

 

Qualifications

 

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, with two (2) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping; OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role.
• Experience with banking platforms, ACH/wire processes, and ERP or accounting systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to process high-volume transactions accurately.
• Effective organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• A collaborative mindset to work across Finance and various departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance:

Barr Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

 

Barr Brands will engage in an interactive process with employees and job applicants to identify and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with known physical or mental disabilities unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company's operations. Employees and applicants are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the HR department.

 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Barr Brands values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.

 

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it was not meant to be all-inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned.

 

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