Accounting Associate

We are looking for an Accounting Associate to help keep daily financial operations accurate, organized, and on schedule in Framingham, Massachusetts. This position supports both payables and receivables by handling transaction processing, maintaining clean records, and communicating with customers and vendors to resolve routine issues. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with accounting systems, managing several deadlines at once, and contributing to a dependable month-end close process.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounts payable workflow by reviewing invoices, entering data accurately, and preparing timely payments.

• Create customer billing records, issue invoices, and record incoming payments to keep receivables current.

• Track overdue balances and communicate with customers to encourage prompt collection of outstanding amounts.

• Compare account activity against supporting records and resolve discrepancies in vendor and customer balances.

• Assist with month-end accounting tasks, including reconciliations and preparation of supporting documentation.

• Maintain organized financial files and ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and easy to retrieve.

• Partner with other accounting team members on assigned projects and provide support for additional operational needs.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a closely related function.
• Working knowledge of invoice entry, payment processing, cash application, and account reconciliation activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or financial software systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage records accurately and consistently.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Compensation

$65,500.00-$75,500.00 Yearly

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