Accounting Associate

JOB SUMMARY

Kidder Mathews Accounting Associate is responsible for providing accounting/financial, valuation processing, commission processing support, weekly check-run, administrative and clerical support in the Corporate Accounting Department. Assists Sr Accounting Manager and SVP Accounting & Finance with financial program monitoring and reporting. Ensures work meets Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and follows laws, regulations, policies, and contracts. A high level of detail and accuracy is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow the company’s established accounting processes
• Assist in all aspects of day-to-day valuation administration resulting in accurate and timely payments
• Create, validate, and audit monthly reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Respond to all inquiries relating to appraisers and other KM departments
• Supporting the processing of accounts payable invoices
• Supporting as a backup for commission processing on a weekly basis
• Support the processing and reconciliation of undisbursed funds including timely follow-up
• Trace wires received and record appropriately (supporting)
• Assist with month end close processing in a timely and efficient manner
• Provide supporting reports for audits as requested
• Review accounts and confirm reconciliation daily
• Assist in producing monthly statements
• Support Appraisal onboarding and maintenance support
• Proactively identify, develop, and implement process improvements, documenting procedures to achieve efficiencies and scalability
• Assist in annual 1099 filings including obtaining W-9 forms
• Assist others within the accounting team as needed
• Participate in various ad hoc projects

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Perform other duties and projects requested

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ensure work is in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and contracts.
• The ability to multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment
• Accurate, attentive, detail oriented, with strong analytical skills
• Proficient at data entry; 10 key by touch
• Professional and customer-service oriented with the ability to interface with employees, management, and clients
• Able to function in a team environment with demonstrated ability in problem solving
• Professional telephone etiquette with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload in order to meet daily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlines
• Professional level of confidentiality in handling employee information
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and strong trouble shooting skills
• Ability to work outside of normal office hours to meet various deadlines

 EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• AA in accounting is preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 2 years of related experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• PC literate (internet, Excel, Word, Outlook) and working knowledge of accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics or SL is preferred)
• Strong Excel skills required – high accuracy and speed in data entry to perform this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• There are no direct supervisory responsibilities