What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Associate position at Spherion Staffing Corporation?
About the job
We are seeking a proactive, analytical Accounting Associate with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable to join our Accounting Department. We are looking for a professional with a strategic outlook who can take ownership of our Vendor Accounts Receivable lifecycle, with a primary focus on driving collections and managing vendor receivables relationships.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
Invoicing & Reconciliations
- Ensure timely and accurate entering and billing of vendor rebate invoices.
- Match invoices, reconcile vendor statements, and accurately post vendor payments.
- Create and maintain complex Excel spreadsheets to track account statuses and financial data.
- Maintain and organize all vendor billing-related files and records.
Collections & Account Management
- Proactively manage collections on overdue accounts, executing consistent follow-up to minimize delinquency and optimize cash flow.
- Reconcile Vendor AR accounts monthly and provide critical aging reports to internal departments to track collection status.
- Investigate and resolve collection discrepancies by reconciling Vendor AR accounting schedules, making necessary journal entries, and clearing open balances.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or general Accounting.
- Deadline-Driven: Proven ability to work under pressure and strictly adhere to specific financial deadlines.
- Communication & Relationship Building: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Vital ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with management, internal teams, and external vendors.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel. Experience with IBM/AS400 systems is a distinct plus.
- Core Competencies: High organizational skills, analytical mindset, and the flexibility to handle other accounting duties as assigned
Education: College Degree or equivalent required.
Benefits:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401K
- Paid Vacation
- Training
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Salary : $30 - $35