ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT (HYBRID)

Job Summary

The primary role of the Associate Accountant is providing financial support to our field operations while providing top internal customer service and escalating appropriate items to the Field Accountants. We will consider new Accounting or Finance Graduates with a solid GPA and a prior customer service experience. This role is a hybrid role based in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to field operations by training operators to use and understand financial information and back-office accounting systems
• Aid in ensuring monthly profit and loss statements are an accurate reflection of the results of the period
• Ensure assigned balance sheet accounts reflect the correct balance and are reviewed and reconciled monthly
• Ensure accounting conforms to the Group Accounting Policies and Procedures and maintains our internal controls
• Act as a liaison between field operations and other corporate functions such as Accounts Payable, Treasury, Capital Assets and Payroll
• Aid in meeting requirements for compliance to contract terms including operation maintenance, AR payment terms, monthly fees, balance sheet review (Imprest Funds, Inventory, Entitlement Accruals, etc.)
• Liaise with the Field Accounting Contract Team to ensure compliance to contract terms and commitments including investments, commissions, profit splits etc.
• Maintain accurate contact information on all field internal customers
• Create and maintain task list items for all operations
• Validate field requests and prepare journal entries as needed
• Aid Staff Accountants and perform other accounting tasks as needed
• Identify best practices within the role and strive to improve processes and efficiencies
• Contribute to the development of the New Business Field Accounting Strategies and Initiatives

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance
• Accounting internship and prior customer service experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficient knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines
• Must be a quick learner and self-motivated
• SAP experience a plus
• Self-starter a must!
• Positive attitude
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with associates and customers, as well as various levels of management

Pay

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Benefits

• Commute Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)