Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an Accounting Associate to support daily financial operations for a growing organization in Westborough, Massachusetts. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys keeping records accurate, managing transactional accounting tasks, and staying organized in a deadline-driven environment. The position will contribute across both payables and receivables while helping maintain reliable documentation and reporting for the accounting team.
Responsibilities:
• Review and enter vendor invoices, verify coding and approvals, and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Create and distribute customer billing documents while supporting routine accounts receivable activities.
• Record incoming payments, post cash receipts to the appropriate accounts, and reconcile customer balances when needed.
• Track open receivables and assist with follow-up efforts to help reduce overdue balances.
• Perform reconciliations for bank activity and general ledger accounts to confirm financial records are complete and accurate.
• Investigate billing, payment, and account variances and work with internal or external contacts to resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor and customer information within accounting records and supporting files.
• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing schedules, organizing documentation, and assisting with financial reporting.
• Process employee expense submissions and support other routine accounting transactions as assigned.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and accounting assistance to help the team operate efficiently.• At least 2 years of experience in accounting support, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a similar finance-related role.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice handling, and financial data entry.
• Experience using QuickBooks or another accounting system to manage routine transactions and records.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across high-volume transactional work.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments, manage deadlines, and adjust priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• An associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required.