Accounting Associate II Accounting

Job Title: Accounting Associate
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Johnston IA 50131
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of Extension/Conversion)
Shift: 1st Shift (8:00 AM 5:00 PM)

Key Responsibilities

Process accounting transactions and financial records with high accuracy
Prepare and post advance lease payments
Process rejected payments and resolve payment issues
Prepare in-house checks and virtual remittance transactions for banks
Work with internal business units regarding incoming checks and payment handling
Perform account reconciliations verifications and financial calculations
Extract organize and maintain accounting and payment-related data
Generate reports spreadsheets charts and supporting documentation
Maintain accounting files records and correspondence
Support financial monitoring and data management activities
Follow company accounting policies procedures and compliance requirements
Assist with special accounting projects and administrative tasks

Required Skills

Accounting or Finance experience
Accounts Receivable (AR) or Payment Processing
Bank Deposit Processing
Check Handling and Reconciliation
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
Data Entry and Data Management
Financial Reporting
Attention to Detail and Accuracy
Organizational Skills
Multi-tasking Ability
Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Reliability and Self-Motivation

Preferred Skills

Experience working with live checks
Banking or Teller experience
Payment Operations experience
Cash Management experience
Lease Payment Processing
Reconciliation experience
Financial Services background
ERP or Accounting System experience

Ideal Job Titles

Accounting Associate
Accounting Clerk
Accounting Assistant
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Accounts Payable Specialist
Payment Processing Specialist
Cash Applications Specialist
Banking Operations Specialist
Bank Teller
Financial Operations Associate
Treasury Associate
Revenue Accounting Assistant

Strong Target Industries

Banking
Credit Unions
Financial Services
Accounting Firms
Manufacturing Finance Departments
Shared Services Centers
Insurance Operations
Payment Processing Organizations

Education

Associates or Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Economics or related field preferred
Equivalent accounting or banking experience may be considered

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