Job Summary
The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for creating accurate and timely financial records for the company. This includes preparing day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, general ledger reconciliations, and vendor/customer master data management to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the company. Additionally, this role supports month-end closing, audit requests, and compliance with company policies and relevant regulatory standards. This individual should be analytical, collaborative, and trustworthy.
Job Description and Responsibilities
- Support finance team creating and editing financial documents.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing journal entries and supporting schedules.
- Support audits by analyzing financial information and identifying discrepancies with proper documentation
- Prepare and verify accounting process for payment with accurate reconciliation with related evidence.
- Monitor budget system entries in the ERP and support other departments with budget-related inquiries.
- Support duties and functions related to accounts receivable and share status to related departments.
- Monitor outstanding balances by creating weekly reports and issue formal collection notices/dunning letters for overdue accounts.
- Assist in evaluating corporate credit limits, payment terms, and credit risk exposure
- Manage vendor and customer master data setup in compliance with company policies.
- Overseeing corporate credit card application, issuance, and account administration
- Maintaining travel expense policies and monitoring cost controls
- Train new staff on reimbursement procedures and baseline accounting workflows as needed.
- Assist with accounting control by following company policies and procedures, complying with federal, state, and local financial, legal requirements.
- Act as a point of contact between internal departments and accounting, serving as a liaison between accounting and external parties, including clients, suppliers, and lenders.
- Maintain and safeguard accounting records and files.
- Data entry into the financial system
- Organize the bookkeeping processes of the company.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None.
Job Qualifications, Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- OR
- Associate’s degree & 2 years of directly related experience.
- OR
- High school diploma / GED & 4 years of directly related experience.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Travel: Up to 5% travel may be required for this position.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Knowledge of accounting or bookkeeping practices.
- Ability to work extended hours beyond the normal work schedule during closings and audits, as needed.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
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