Accounting Assoicate

We are looking for an Accounting Associate to join a team in Bridgeton, Missouri on a contract basis. This position supports core accounting activities with an emphasis on receivables, customer follow-up, and credit documentation, while also assisting with payables and daily cash activity.

About the role

The role is well suited for someone who is organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing a range of accounting tasks in a lower-volume environment that offers broad exposure across functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customer account administration, including setting up new records, updating account details, and applying incoming payments accurately.
• Drive collections efforts by communicating with customers, resolving outstanding balances, and maintaining timely follow-up on receivables.
• Assemble and organize customer financial details, credit references, and related documentation for management review in support of credit evaluations.
• Assist with internal credit and insurance coordination by tracking required information and helping maintain supporting records.
• Process vendor invoices and ensure payable transactions are entered accurately and routed according to established procedures.
• Support payment activities by assisting with check processing and scheduled disbursement runs.
• Record daily banking transactions, including deposits and other cash activity, to help maintain accurate financial records.
• Contribute to account reconciliation and other general accounting functions, including support for billing-related tasks and month-end close activities.
• Provide light administrative and operational assistance, such as ordering office supplies and coordinating outside vendor services when needed.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in accounting support roles with exposure to both accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Practical knowledge of collections activities, billing support, and routine account reconciliation work.
• Experience using accounting software or ERP systems to manage financial transactions and records.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to review, update, and navigate spreadsheets efficiently.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal stakeholders, particularly regarding payment follow-up.
• Familiarity with credit support processes, including gathering background information for review, is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.