Accounting Associate

Job Description

Job Description

As an Accounting Associate, you will assist the Director of Operations and the executive team in performing the following duties :

• Manage daily accounting tasks, data entry, vendor and credit card billing processes.
• Calculate commissions, process payroll, and track employee time off.
• Assist with the onboarding of new employees.
• Update client records, organize communications, and take corrective action as needed.
• Record and review journal entries, reconcile accounts, and generate monthly financial reports for management.
• Assist with year-end reporting and maintain compliance with Securities & Exchange Commission rules and regulations.
• Manage and execute various special projects for the firm.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks and basic accounting principles.
• Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Maintain a high standard for attention to detail and documentation.
• Be an eager and quick learner.
• Be proactive : identify opportunities and problems and take them to the next level without being asked.
• Be able to "wear multiple hats" and quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Focus on processes and controls with the ability to understand and assess risk.
• Possess a positive attitude, tremendous grit, and the ability to prioritize.
• Have a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.