accounting associate.

Transaction Processing: Review, route, and process core financial transactions, including accounts payable, cash deposits, billing, receivables, corporate card activity, and journal entries.

Cash and Banking: Receive, safeguard, and log checks and cash; prepare timely deposits following established internal controls; review bank activity and control logs.

Close and Reconciliation Support: Prepare recurring journal entries, schedules, inventory records, and reconciliations for the accounting close process using close management software.

Disbursement Cycle: Review documentation, prepare payments, maintain vendor records, handle tax documentation, and support year-end reporting.

Records, Workflow and Customer Service
Communications & Mailbox Management: Monitor shared accounting inboxes, work queues, and project tools to ensure timely, responsive service to internal departments, vendors, and external partners.

Recordkeeping and Security: Maintain organized, accurate electronic and physical records; process incoming mail; handle confidential financial data with discretion.

Issue Resolution: Research routine exceptions, missing documentation, and billing inquiries, escalating higher-risk matters when necessary.

Controls, Systems and Continuous Improvement
Internal Controls: Execute daily tasks in accordance with approval limits, review controls, segregation of duties, and organizational policies.

Technology and Automation: Leverage modern accounting software, workflow tools, and spreadsheets to streamline tasks, standardize procedures, and enhance reporting quality.

Process Enhancement: Identify opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen controls, and support financial system implementations, upgrades, or integrations.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Education: Associate or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
Experience: 1???2 years of accounting experience (e.g., Accounting Associate, Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper, or similar financial support role).

Education: High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by accounting coursework or relevant hands-on accounting experience.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook, alongside a strong aptitude for learning new financial software and ERP systems.

Key Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, strong time management, solid verbal/written communication, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime during peak periods with a positive, collaborative mindset.


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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).