Accounting Associate

Description

Position Summary

The Accounting Associate – A/R is responsible for the accounting operations of invoicing, cash applications and collections. This position will report to the Director of Finance. Additional accounting tasks are varied and will be assigned by the Director of Finance. The Accounting Associate – A/R will operate in a self-reliant manner with no direct reports. A signed confidentiality agreement is required for this position.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Accounting Associate A/R:

• Project invoicing (monthly)
• Expense tracking
• Monthly work-in-progress review and reporting
• Train staff on accounting/project ERP
• Document preparation for reimbursables
• Assign fleet vehicle mileage charges to projects
• Perform time sheet QA/QC
• Daily deposits/cash applications
• Invoice set-up/Template selection
• A/R collections, tracking and follow-up
• Utilize accounting/project ERP for specific inquiries and reports
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations
• Work within company policy as outlined in the Shrewsberry & Associates, LLC Employee Handbook and the Shrewsberry Safety Program Manual and OSHA Safety rules
  
  

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• 2 or more years of experience in accounting required
• B.S. degree in accounting preferred
• Billing/Invoicing experience required
• Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry experience preferred
• Familiarization with accounting and finance methods in accordance with GAAP & Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is a plus
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must establish and maintain excellent rapport and working relationship with all team members and other key individuals to ensure that all objectives are achieved.
• High level of investigative and problem-solving skills required.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness are a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of accounting and project management systems preferred
• Excellent follow-through, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills
• Handle work under pressure and deadlines, along with the ability to prioritize as new requests are received.
• Self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the accounting team
• Experience working with contracts/proposals relating to professional services preferred
• Complete discretion required to handle confidential and sensitive information
  
  

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Salary Description

$54,000-65,000

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