Accounting Associate

Lakeshore Talent

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Lakeshore Talent is partnering with a well known Non-Profit association in their search for a diligent and detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your skills in financial analysis, reporting, and general accounting practices will contribute to our continued success. This position offers hybrid flexibility with one day/week in office; and flexible working hours daily!

Pay- $25-28/hr, depending on experience
Assignment Length – 4 months with potential for extension or hire

Responsibilities:

  • Audit expense reports and process direct payments, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Review requisitions and vendor invoices, verify project codes, and handle periodic check runs, including distributing checks.
  • Communicate with vendors to collect EFT banking information and resolve accounts payable issues.
  • Reconcile accounts payable, including UPS, shipping, airfare, and others, and assist with month-end/year-end close and journal entries.
  • Maintain digital and hard copy accounts payable records, contributing to financial audits and annual budgeting.
  • Compile CEO travel reimbursements for quarterly submission to the Board of Directors.
  • Provide reports, respond to employee inquiries on accounts payable, and support leadership as needed.
  • Uphold corporate policies and prioritize tasks aligned with organizational goals and values.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, preferred
  • 1+ years of proven experience within Accounts Payable
  • Experience in government, non-profit, or education, preferred
  • Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks)
  • Advanced skills within Excel, preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • CPA certification or progress towards CPA is a plus

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