Accounting Associate

The Accounting Associate is primarily responsible for accomplishing the day-to-day tasks of Posse’s accounting department, which include transaction entry into the general ledger, review of transactions for proper coding and supporting documentation, reconciliation of certain general ledger accounts, as well as ensuring that vendor payments are done in a timely manner. The Accounting Associate reports to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Daily data-entry of invoices, efficiently and accurately
• Maintenance of account receivables
• Maintenance of vendors in the accounting system
• Execution of check processing in an organized and timely manner (including automated and manual checks)
• Allocation of credit card expenses to proper departments
• Execution of coding (and re-coding) for all expenses. (Tracking and reporting coding corrections)
• Generates accounts for payable reports with each check run
• Processing of staff reimbursements
• Responsible for providing tax exempt information to vendors
• Vendors relations and billing inquires
• Maintains 1099 records and process annual forms
• Assistance in the preparation of audit schedules
• Assists in general accounting transactions as necessary
• Participates in staff training as it relates to accounting functions
• Becomes an expert in the accounting system used at Posse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in accounting.
• Computer literacy in MS Office programs with strong Excel skills required.
• Highly organized and ability to multi-task. Knowledge of Financial Edge accounting system is a plus.
• Ability to handle high-volume of check processing during peak-times throughout the fiscal year.
• Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values