Accounting Associate

Job Summary

Kidder Mathews Accounting Associate is responsible for providing accounting/financial, valuation processing, commission processing support, weekly check-run, administrative and clerical support in the Corporate Accounting Department. Assists Sr Accounting Manager and SVP Accounting & Finance with financial program monitoring and reporting. Ensures work meets Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and follows laws, regulations, policies, and contracts.

Essential Functions

• Follow the company’s established accounting processes
• Aid in all aspects of day-to-day valuation administration resulting in accurate and timely payments
• Create, validate, and audit monthly reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Respond to all inquiries relating to appraisers and other KM departments
• Supporting the processing of accounts payable invoices
• Supporting as a backup for commission processing on a weekly basis
• Support the processing and reconciliation of undisbursed funds including timely follow-up
• Trace wires received and record appropriately (supporting)
• Aid in month end close processing in a timely and efficient manner
• Provide supporting reports for audits as requested
• Review accounts and confirm reconciliation daily
• Support Appraisal onboarding and maintenance support
• Proactively identify, develop, and implement process improvements, documenting procedures to achieve efficiencies and scalability
• Aid in annual 1099 filings including obtaining W-9 forms
• Aid in various ad hoc projects

Other Functions

• Perform other duties and projects requested

Essential Qualifications

• Adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ensure work is in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and contracts.
• The ability to multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment.
• Accurate, attentive, detail oriented, with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient at data entry; 10 key by touch.
• Professional and customer-service oriented with the ability to interface with employees, management, and clients.
• Able to function in a team environment with demonstrated ability in problem solving.
• Professional telephone etiquette with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professional level of confidentiality in handling employee information.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and strong trouble shooting skills.
• Able to work outside of normal office hours to meet various deadlines.

Education/Certification

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• AA in accounting is preferred

Experience Required

• 2+ years of related experience

Required Knowledge

• PC literate (internet, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics or SL is preferred)
• Strong Excel skills required – high accuracy and speed in data entry to perform this job.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision.
• The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
• Supervisory Responsibilities

Work Environment

• This is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc.