Accounting Associate

About the role

Raymond West is looking for a detailed Accounting Associate to join our team! The Accounting Associate will play a key role in supporting the accounting department by processing a variety of daily accounting transactions. This position will encompass tasks related to both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including invoicing, payment processing, and maintaining accurate financial records. The successful candidate will assist in entering company data into our financial system while providing support for financial reporting. This role is essential for maintaining the smooth operation of the accounting functions and contributing to the overall efficiency of the department. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a foundational understanding of accounting principles are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Process daily accounting transactions, including invoicing and payment processing for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Assist in entering company data into the financial system and support financial reporting
• Client account set up and account maintenance
• Review and approve credit ratings / limits
• Consolidate invoices to clients for summary billings
• Work independently on tasks as assigned
• Update and maintain client purchase orders for final service billings
• Initiate appropriate follow‑up action
• Perform other specific duties and projects as assigned by manager
• Update existing information in the Company ERP system

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and similar software
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees, co‑workers, and managers in other departments
• Willing to work off‑hours as needed and assume more responsibility as required
• Good follow‑up and documentation skills
• Maintain established records and files
• Ability to be assertive yet professional
• Familiarity with clerical practices, office procedures, and automated equipment
• Maintain a professional attitude in all matters
• Motivated to continuous self‑development and training
• Self‑confident and able to work with minimal supervision
• Computer skills, including 10‑key proficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required
• Business and accounting courses are desirable

Requirements

• Position is sedentary and desk‑bound; prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Personal time off and holiday pay
• Great team environment

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is $23.00 – $25.00.