Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate - Hybrid in Baltimore, MD

About the Company and Overview of the Accounting Associate role :

CFS is partnering with a repeat client to find a second Accounting Associate to join their growing, medium sized accounting team

The Accounting Associate position begins on a contractual basis and can become permanent for the right candidate. This person must be able to work in a fast paced and high volume environment and be comfortable shifting priorities quickly

Position is hybrid and based in Baltimore city (21230). 3-4 days in office while training for first 3-4 weeks. After training period, 1-3 days in office. M-F, 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week (can be flexible if needed) Free parking offered for employees

Reports directly to the Accounting Manager

Salary : $50,000-59,000

Job Duties of the Accounting Associate :

Assist with management of the AP mailbox to ensure appropriate processing times and resolution of incoming vendor correspondences / inquiries.

Code and review accounts payable entries. Process, reconcile, and schedule vendor payments

Reconciliation and adjustment of payable amounts to invoice amounts

Assist with managing and resolving all incoming vendor correspondences via phone and email

Assist with AR transactions and record deposits

Perform bank reconciliations

Perform monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts

Reconcile and post payments processed through accounting systems

Complete month-end close journal entries

Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to research and resolve reconciling discrepancies and ensure timely processing of payments

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications for the Accounting Associate :

3+ years' accounting experience required; Must have AP and AR experience, understand bank reconciliations, and good knowledge of debits vs. credits

Proficiency with Excel required (ability to work in pivot tables and knowledge of formulas, formatting, and lookups)

Organized, diligent, team player, comfortable with high volume, wants to get in the weeds and learn and work in a dynamic environment!

Must be able to pass a criminal background and credit check

Must be able to pass an Excel skills test