Accounting Staff
- Schenectady, NY, United States
$50,000 to $70,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $50,000 to $70,000 USD / year
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance support role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
A well-established organization is seeking an Accounting Associate to support daily financial operations and help maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounting records. This role offers exposure to a variety of accounting functions, including transaction processing, reconciliations, vendor management, and month-end support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while ensuring a high level of accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine account reconciliations to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
- Process invoices and financial transactions while maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
- Assist with vendor payment activities and monitor outstanding obligations.
- Investigate accounting discrepancies and partner with internal teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation to support reporting and compliance requirements.
- Support month-end close procedures, including preparing schedules and updating account activity.
- Monitor open transactions and follow up on unresolved items as needed.
- Provide accounting documentation and support during audits and financial reviews.
- Utilize accounting and business software to record, track, and reconcile financial activity.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal accounting processes.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance support role.
- Experience with account reconciliations, invoice processing, and general accounting functions.
- Exposure to accounts payable, vendor relations, or payment processing activities.
- Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with financial data.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
More about this job
Skills
- Transaction processing
- Vendor management
- Account reconciliation
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Month-end close
- Accounting department processes
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts payable
- Sage Accounting Software
- ERP
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Prioritization
- Meet deadlines
- Work independently