Accounting Associate

Our Corporate office in Houston, Texas is seeking to fill an immediate position in the Accounting Department. 

Primary Objective of this Position:

Assist the Finance Manager with the following daily, weekly and monthly processes.

Essential Functions:

Accounts Payable

• High volume communication with vendors via phone, email or fax.
• Assist with matching, coding, and enter A/P vendor invoices.
• Audit expense reports – verify receipts to expense report per Expense Reimbursement Policy and input into Great Plains.
• File all open invoices and check copies on a weekly basis.
• Complete and distribute credit applications as requested.
• Maintain monthly utility payment schedules/expectations for all facilities.
• Sort and distribute incoming vendor invoices for departmental approvals daily.
• Inputs new vendors’ information in Great Plains.
• Responsible for running weekly check runs for utilities and expense report reimbursement.
• Assist with the complete process of A/P check runs as needed.
• Assist the Accounts Payable Manager daily with immediate needs of the department.
• Assist with 1099 processing – year end.

Accounts Receivable

• Post daily cash transactions into Great Plains.
• Complete account reconciliations as needed.
• Assist Credit Manager with incoming calls.
• Key credit, debit, and return memos as needed.
• Run the unapplied cash report weekly.
• Perform weekly aging clean up.
• Process and mail twice monthly statements at the beginning of the month. 
• Assists with credit applications as needed.

Requirements
Education and/or Experience Required:

• Some college course work
• Familiar with standard accounting concepts, practices and procedures
• 2-5 years experience in the accounting field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics - Great Plains is a Major PLUS!
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within time frames
• Good decision skills
• Proficient in Windows based programs including Word and Excel

CompensationHourly salary range is $13.00 to $16.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Excellent Benefits package offered.

Applicants must possess the ability to work efficiently with little supervision, complete daily tasks in a timely manner and have the ability to work with all levels of our organization.