Accounting Associate – Billings and Collection Cycle

Job Description:

The Accounting Associate/Assistant supports the Accounting department in carrying out its responsibilities. They are involved in work that is specific to Accounts receivable, data compilation, billing, and other accounting tasks. They will also work specifically with fixed assets accounting and the bookkeeping related to all of those.

The Accounting Associate / Assistant also assists in the preparation of the trial balance, subsidiary ledgers, and basic financial statements and reports. They may be called on to participate in adhoc finance-related projects and systems testing when necessary.

Work Scope and Functions:

SCOPE

• Billings
• Membership Dues
• Sponsorships
• Collections
• Cash and Checks
• Deposits
• Cash and Checks
• Bank and Other Receipts
• Bookkeeping
• Subsidiary Ledgers

FUNCTIONS:

• Perform financial accounting and reporting activities
• Record and process all business transactions within the scope of their work in the accounting system using double-entry accounting
• Maintain accurate financial records and statements
• Perform month-end closing activities
• Record transactions and events relating to the scope of their work
• Maintain subsidiary records and analyses
• Compile the relevant business documentations used in the banking processes
• Champion internal controls and governance
• Comply with all governance rules and regulations
• Comply with and contribute to the improvement of the organizations’ policies and procedures

• BS Accountancy Graduate, or a closely-related course (such as Management Accounting or Accounting Technology)
• Or at least 3 years in an Accounting position