We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our team in Memphis, Tennessee. This role is essential in ensuring accurate financial transactions, supporting reconciliations, and contributing to month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to improving accounting processes. Responsibilities: • Process and facilitate vendor payments, including wire transfers and other banking transactions, as authorized. • Prepare and deposit physical checks into the appropriate accounts. • Support accounts receivable tasks by processing cash applications and addressing customer deductions. • Reconcile customer accounts and assist in resolving outstanding balances. • Conduct vendor statement reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate payment processing. • Investigate discrepancies between vendor records and company accounts, providing effective resolutions. • Research and analyze vendor invoices with exceptions to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. • Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing journal entries and providing reconciliation support. • Identify opportunities to enhance payment workflows, deduction management, and system operations. • Maintain organized accounting databases and automated records for seamless financial tracking.

• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and maintaining general ledger accounts. • Experience with month-end close activities, including financial reporting and reconciliations. • Strong knowledge of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes. • Ability to analyze and resolve discrepancies in financial records with precision. • Skilled in using accounting software and tools for efficient data management. • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. • Strong communication abilities to coordinate with vendors and internal teams. • Capability to adapt and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

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Memphis, TN
onsite
Permanent
43000.00 - 60000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our team in Memphis, Tennessee. This role is essential in ensuring accurate financial transactions, supporting reconciliations, and contributing to month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to improving accounting processes. Responsibilities: • Process and facilitate vendor payments, including wire transfers and other banking transactions, as authorized. • Prepare and deposit physical checks into the appropriate accounts. • Support accounts receivable tasks by processing cash applications and addressing customer deductions. • Reconcile customer accounts and assist in resolving outstanding balances. • Conduct vendor statement reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate payment processing. • Investigate discrepancies between vendor records and company accounts, providing effective resolutions. • Research and analyze vendor invoices with exceptions to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. • Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing journal entries and providing reconciliation support. • Identify opportunities to enhance payment workflows, deduction management, and system operations. • Maintain organized accounting databases and automated records for seamless financial tracking.
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