Position Responsibilities
The Accounting Associate will manage day-to-day financial transactions in a fast-paced Financial Services Firm. If you are looking for a growth opportunity where you can learn new skills, help people, and make significant contributions to a team we are looking for you. The Accounting Associate will work under the Director of Operations, reconciling accounts payable/receivable, maintaining a comprehensive financial filing system, and other miscellaneous projects. You must be proficient in QuickBooks Pro Desktop
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- manage sales commission receivables and management fees
- track pending business with Client Services
- participate in the development of department policies and procedures
- reconcile all bank statements
- track renewals and trials of insurance contracts
- weekly update pending commission and paid reports
- monthly reconcile credit card receipts and transactions
- assemble reports for financial audits
- maintain an orderly financial filing system
- compile tax filing documents
- track and audit marketing credit
- work independently to research and resolve accounting issues
- answer calls as a backup to front desk client Relations Associate
- assist with other projects as needed
Education and Experience
- proficient in QuickBooks Pro Desktop
- advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
- knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record-keeping
- knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management
Key Competencies and Qualifications
- sharp attention to detail
- polished and professional manner
- exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- communication skills - written and verbal
- proven ability to prioritize and multi-task
- comfortable in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment
- unquestionable honesty, integrity, and strong work ethic
- self-motivated to take initiative and ownership of responsibilities
- upbeat with a "can-do" attitude
- problem assessment and problem-solving
- teamwork; contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
