Accounting Associate

About the role

The role involves reviewing and processing AP invoices, reconciling and matching invoices with purchase orders, coordinating with procurement team members and vendors, assisting with financial reporting, and providing data for ad hoc reporting and forecasting/budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and process AP invoices
• Reconcile and match AP invoices with purchase orders
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between vendor invoices and purchase order amounts
• Cook with procurement team members and vendors to close out completed purchase orders
• Communicate with vendors regarding billing issues and payment status
• Aid in monthly financial reporting tasks
• Provide data gathering for ad hoc reporting and forecasting/budgeting processes
• Review PO data and expected delivery dates to help forecast anticipated expenditures
• Manage and coordinate with the procurement team

Requirements

• Typically 2+ years relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle Cloud
• Basic understanding of accounts payable and procurement workflows
• Experience with invoice matching or purchase order reconciliation
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines
• Professional demeanor in written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks
• Dependability and consistency in task execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent experience
• Typically 2+ years relevant experience

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time
• Dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401k plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union membership
• Performance-based bonus program

Pay

Salary range: Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.