Job Details

Associate (AR/AP)

The Associate (AR/AP) assists with all responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and/or general administrative responsibilities of the Accounting function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

• Process information used in financials
• Reconcile accounts and reports
• Enter journal entries
• Process and print financials and other financial reports as assigned
• Maintain accounting records as assigned such as commissions
• Research, file, and help in other accounting areas as needed
• Assist controller to help resolve problems with customers as needed
• Maintain inventory of supplies for the office and breakroom

Accounts Receivable:

• Generate invoices
• Process credit applications
• Negotiate with customers to collect past due amounts and resolve problems
• Issue credit memos and adjust customer accounts as required
• Receive payments and post amount paid to customer accounts
• Help with financials in areas relating to accounts receivable and sales

Accounts Payable:

• Reconcile vendor statements
• Enter invoices into computer
• Ensure that sufficient backup is obtained before invoices are paid
• Assist suppliers and internal departments to resolve problems
• Maintain internal vendor files
• Reconcile freight invoices
• Verify bank information and address changes with suppliers

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks
• Exhibit honest and ethical behavior and is an effective communicator
• Must have demonstrated computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and data entry