Entry Level Accounting

About the role

This role focuses on managing accounts payable activities and supporting capital expenditure accounting, including fixed asset transactions and related reporting. You will handle invoice processing, cash handling, and purchase order coding while assisting with capital budgets, capital reports, and weekly analysis of capital spending.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions accurately and on time, including invoice processing, invoice coding, and purchase order matching.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to capital expenditure close in accordance with accounting standards.
• Prepare write-downs and write-offs for fixed asset disposals, sales, and retirements, ensuring proper documentation and approval.
• Prepare weekly analysis of capital expenditure activity and summarize key findings for management review.
• Aid in the preparation of capital reports and supporting schedules to provide insight into capital spending and asset utilization.
• Aid in maintaining capital budgets in Oracle, including updates, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Aid with the analysis of capital spending and fixed asset transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies.
• Support special projects and ad hoc reporting related to capital expenditures, accounts payable, and finance operations.
• Handle cash-related activities as needed, applying proper controls and ensuring accurate recording of cash transactions.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting team members to improve processes and ensure timely month-end and year-end close.
• Use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools to prepare reports, perform reconciliations, and analyze financial data.

Requirements

• Accounting or finance degree.
• At least 1 year of cash handling experience.
• Experience with accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, purchase order matching, and coding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with spreadsheets and perform basic analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and general Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Experience preparing journal entries and support month-end close activities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data and documentation.
• Ability to work with financial systems such as Oracle or similar ERP platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience with capital expenditure accounting and fixed asset transactions, including disposals, sales, and retirements.
• Familiarity with preparing capital reports and supporting schedules.
• Experience maintaining capital budgets within an ERP system such as Oracle.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with finance, accounting, and other internal teams.
• Interest in working within a media and telecommunications environment.
• Willingness to support special projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data and documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA) eligibility.
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
• Workplace amenities such as an onsite gym and café.
• Company events such as barbecues and picnics.
• Eligibility for benefits such as reimbursement for cable and internet services and a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.

Pay and Schedule

• The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Goshen, NY.