Accounting Associate

Vision Statement: Helping the world serve better.

Mission Statement: (We Aim) To build the best bar in the world and be irreplaceable by delivering the Total Perlick Experience.

Perlick Values: Lead By Serving – others before self, Grow by Innovation – solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations, Continuous Improvement – strive to get better every day, Live the Legacy – maintain our positive reputations with the future in mind

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Associate provides the best possible support to the department and the organization through tactical accounting processes and practices.  Responsibilities include assisting with accounts payable and receivable, cash disbursements and deposits, data entry and report auditing, assisting with timely month-end close, all while ensuring the confidentiality of records and information.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist with entering Accounts Payable invoices into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable, including but not limited to, managing customer invoicing, following up on past-due accounts, and ensuring compliance. 
• Record daily cash receipts and reconcile as needed.
• Assist with month-end close, year-end close, annual external audit, and tax return completion.
• Assist with filing of monthly State Sales and Use tax returns.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset system.
• Conduct monthly journal entries, monthly account reconciliations and analysis.
• Maintain organized accounting files and documentation.
• Assist with suggestions for and the documentation of new departmental procedures.
• Provide timely updates on actionable items to support the overall accounting team.
• Drive, develop, and document business process changes to eliminate waste, improve accuracy, and optimize ERP utilization.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• 2- or 4-year degree in Accounting preferred; candidates with 1 or more years of direct experience, in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) required; Prior ERP or accounting software experience a plus.
• Knowledgeable about data and information collection practices to establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Impeccable confidentiality, organization, follow-up, and attention to detail required.
• Exhibits a positive attitude, flexibility and strong ability to prioritize in a fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to learn quickly, manage time effectively, and adapt to change with minimal noise.
• Excellent listening and communication skills (verbal and written).

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Exhibits core cultural behaviors that reflect Perlick’s values to support our mission and vision. 
• Drives Engagement: Celebrates others’ successes. Helps others see why the work matters. Shares involvement and visibility with others. Draws a link between the work and own motivation.
• Plans and Aligns: Aligns own work plans and priorities with those of other units. Balances the need for adequate planning with the need for action. Creates a realistic timeline with steps outlined in the right sequence. Anticipates and minimizes bottlenecks or delays.
• Self-Development: Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve. Accepts assignments that broaden capabilities. Learns from new experiences, from others, and from structured learning. Makes the most of available development resources.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS: The physical demands 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.

• Daily work may include sitting, bending, standing, crouching, reaching, and some lifting (up to 25 lbs.).

Perlick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Perlick does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status.

Sponsorship and/or relocation are not available for this position. 

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