What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Associate position at Thompson Thrift?
Accounting Associate | Terre Haute, IN
Join a fast-paced, purpose-driven team at Thompson Thrift as our next Accounting Associate in Terre Haute! In this role, you'll manage key accounting functions including accounts payable, payroll, and vendor compliance.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions, including entering invoices and printing checks.
- Oversee accounts payable record keeping, invoice verification, discount calculations, and vendor payments.
- Maintain W-9s and insurance records for all active vendors.
- Upload required transaction images in TimberScan.
- Review timesheets and process bi-weekly payroll, including approval verification and entry review in Sage.
- Handle direct deposit processing and required payroll deductions.
- Provide backup support for accounts receivable, insurance billing, and payroll processing.
- Assist with 1099 printing and reconciliation, financial reports, and petty cash account reconciliation.
- Demonstrate ongoing responsibility for self-education and participate in employee orientation.
- Assist with overall material inventory control by reviewing, processing, and reconciling lumber invoices to ensure accurate costs and documentation.
- Fully manage company credit cards by ensuring all transactions are accurately reconciled, properly documented, and paid on time.
- Serve as the Concur administrator by reviewing and validating employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies, and maintaining accurate documentation within the platform.
- Provide assistance to other Accounting Associates as needed.
Our Ideal Candidate for this Role:
- Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, preferably in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment.
- Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience with Sage accounting software is a plus.