<p>Overview of the Position:</p> <p>The Associate (AR/AP) assists with all responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and/or general administrative responsibilities of the Accounting function.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>General:</p> <ul> <li>Process information used in financials </li><li>Reconcile accounts and reports </li><li>Enter journal entries </li><li>Process and print financials and other financial reports as assigned </li><li>Maintain accounting records as assigned such as commissions </li><li>Research, file, and help in other accounting areas as needed </li><li>Assist controller to help resolve problems with customers as needed </li><li>Maintain inventory of supplies for the office and breakroom </li></ul> <p>Accounts Receivable:</p> <ul> <li>Generate invoices </li><li>Process credit applications </li><li>Negotiate with customers to collect past due amounts and resolve problems </li><li>Issue credit memos and adjust customer accounts as required </li><li>Receive payments and post amount paid to customer accounts </li><li>Help with financials in areas relating to accounts receivable and sales </li></ul> <p>Accounts Payable:</p> <ul> <li>Reconcile vendor statements </li><li>Enter invoices into computer </li><li>Ensure that sufficient backup is obtained before invoices are paid </li><li>Assist suppliers and internal departments to resolve problems </li><li>Maintain internal vendor files </li><li>Reconcile freight invoices </li><li>Verify bank information and address changes with suppliers </li></ul> <p>Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills </li><li>Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks </li><li>Exhibit honest and ethical behavior and is an effective communicator </li><li>Must have demonstrated computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and data entry </li></ul>