Accounting Associate Job Description

An accounting associate is usually a lower level employee in an accounting department.

Associates are usually hired after graduating from college with a degree in accounting.

Associates work side by side with senior accountants and auditors to audit financial statements prepared by others.

They are responsible for preparing journal entries, performing financial reporting, and performing accounting analysis.

As an associate, you will typically start out as a trainee, or a student, in an accounting department, learning basic accounting methods and procedures.

You will have the opportunity to rotate through departments, and will work with senior accountants to gain exposure to a wide range of accounting functions.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for an Accounting Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least two years of experience working in an accounting role.

Accounting Associate Duties:

• Perform bookkeeping duties and accounting functions including paying invoices, reconciling bank accounts, and completing tax forms
• Develop and maintain accurate records, including financial reports on sales, expenditures, and revenues
• Process payroll
• Maintain records for stock and inventory
• Research and resolve accounting issues
• Maintain financial records and reports
• Create and analyze financial reports and budgets
• Develop financial reports for management
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Accounting Associate Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day accounting support for the company’s multiple business entities
• Complete monthly cash position reconciliation, general ledger entries, and journal entries
• Prepare reconciliation and month-end reports
• Assist with month-end close activities
• Assist with external reporting
• Conduct month-end closing
• Assist with supporting accounting activities related to company acquisitions
• Assist with annual budget preparation and preparation of the year-end financial statements
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliation
• Assist with monthly payroll
• Prepare periodic financial analyses

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or 2 years experience in a related field, such as accounting or finance
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and MS Word
• Ability to accurately track costs in

We at [Company Name] believe that diversity is key to a successful business. We are therefore committed to building a team that is inclusive of people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages. We encourage applications from all types of people, including veterans and individuals with different backgrounds and perspectives.