Accounting Associate
Quontic
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Queens • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $59,000 - $75,000 per year
About the role
- Maintain a master list of monthly journal entries, creating recurring journal entry templates.
- Perform the daily Accounts Payable function, as well as the monthly Fixed Asset and Prepaid function, ensuring all new assets are properly classified and inputted and monthly depreciation is processed.
- Complete reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate processing and posting of all account entries.
- Prepare month-end journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with general accounting functions.
- Review and analyze general ledger accounts, analyze, and interpret variances.
- Prepare work papers for internal and external audits.
- Maintain required records, reports, and files in an organized manner.
- Assist in performing financial and operational analyses with the goal of improving efficiency of operations, ensuring compliance with established accounting procedures.
- Perform special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree (or equivalent); OR high school diploma (or equivalent) plus two years of experience in functional area.
- Familiarity with basic accounting principles and practices.
- Working knowledge of relevant state, federal, and local regulations.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 products and accounting software.
- Willingness to pursue continuing education, certifications, etc. as applicable to advancing in the organization.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to speak confidently.
- An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities change daily, and where employees wear many hats.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to think "outside the box" and prioritize tasks and decisions in a timely manner.
- Self-directed, yet effective working as part of a collaborative team.
- Responsive and customer-focused with a demonstrated use of professional judgment.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- Financial Wellness Planning & Coaching
- Counseling Support Services & Resources
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- 401K Match
- Employee Bank Accounts with Quontic
- Generous Paid Time Off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
journal entriesaccounts payablefixed asset accountingprepaid accountinggeneral ledger reconciliationsfinancial analysisoperational analysisauditingaccounting principlesregulatory compliance
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsdetail-orientedtime managementcollaborative teamworkcustomer-focusedself-directedadaptability
Certifications
Associate’s degreecontinuing education