Overview
This role involves supporting day-to-day accounting activities for the Accounting team in West Palm Beach. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable owning reconciliation and financial operations.
The Accounting Associate supports financial operations including reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable activities, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and audit support. Experience with large volumes of financial data is important, with a strong focus on accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Own bank and credit card reconciliations from start to finish.
- Prepare and manage revenue and expense invoices, bills, and payment processing.
- Maintain and analyze General Ledger accounts with a high degree of accuracy.
- Manage reconciliation workflows and independently research and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules.
- Support month-end and other periodic accounting activities.
- Assist with internal and external audits, serving as a key resource for documentation and record requests.
- Use Microsoft Excel and other financial tools to analyze large datasets, improve reporting accuracy, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Partner with internal departments to respond to finance- and accounting-related questions and requests.
- Assist with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
- 2–4 years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, or similar financial operations experience.
- Experienced bookkeepers without a four-year accounting degree are encouraged to apply.
- Strong working knowledge of General Ledger accounting and reconciliation processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with Google Sheets and QuickBooks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work effectively with high-volume financial data while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- CPA candidacy or progress toward CPA licensure is a plus.
Location
West Palm Beach