Accounting Associate

**This position has the option to work in office, hybrid, or remote**

Summary:  May perform in one or more of the following Accounting functions such as Reinsurance, Investments, Budget, and Accounts Payable & Receivable; responsibilities may include month-end and statutory accounting support.  Under moderate supervision and following standard procedures with some independent judgment, compute, classify, record, and verify numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records by performing the following duties. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Prepare, compile, and sort documents and data substantiating business transactions and monthly adjustments, such as invoices, cash, checks, account statements, cost reports, revenue and balance sheets.
2. Verify, code, and post details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed; total accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases; audit invoices against purchase orders, research discrepancies, approve for payment.
3. Support in the preparation of month-end and statutory accounting.
4. Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts with various registers; report/reconcile any discrepancies and problems.
5. Monitor accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up-to-date.
6. Review, balance, and interpret computer reports, and make necessary corrections.
7. Promptly assist employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
8. May provide leadership to junior staff through guidance and training.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

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 knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Level 2:   High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or up to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.