Accounting Associate - Management Services

at  Newmark

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, responsible for executing accurate and timely transactions related to Accounts Payable and Receivable, for maintaining documentation that adequately supports those transactions and for communicating with the appropriate parties or organizations to ensure accounts are kept current.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required.
• 3 to 4 years of previous Accounting experience.
• Must be familiar with PC applications such as MS-Excel ad MS-Word.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems a plus.
• General knowledge of accounting and understanding of the general ledger accounts and how they relate to invoices.
• Must be detailed oriented, have strong phone and communication skills, and be able to take initiative and meet deadlines.

• Perform accurate and timely processing of vendor invoicing, assuring discrepancies are reviewed, researched and closed.
• Post invoices into the computer system.
• Generate accounts payable checks.
• Research vendor statements, phone calls and discrepancies.
• Maintain statements from vendors to insure receipt of all invoices and payments.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted and company established accounting policies and procedures.
• Interact with various departments in regards to issues and other situations as needed.
• Maintain accurate and orderly accounting files.
• Performs all Accounts Receivable adjustments.
• Prepares reports that reflect month end closings of Accounts Receivable.
• Maintains a current status of Accounts Receivable through a system of collections that may involve direct contact with delinquent accounts via phone, letter or fax.
• Ensures account accuracy by reconciling transactions; investigating and resolving discrepancies; following policies and procedures; keeping information confidential.
• May perform other duties as assigned.