Accounting Associate (Hybrid)
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Job Summary:
The Accounting Associate I will be responsible with assisting the Company’s accounts payable and procurement teams. This is a new role that will be based out of our Corporate HQ in Centreville, VA and will work closely with our operations teams across the country in managing the entire procurement cycle and executing the Company’s accounts payable and vendor payment processes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage invoice lifecycle from company inbox to Accrualify procurement to AP subledger with in Sage Intacct ERP. Reviewing for proper coding and approvals.
• Work with leaders in our organization to understand the needs of our organization and ensure we achieve our supply goals in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with senior accountants on rent payments entered into Sage Intacct ERP monthly.
• Assist in weekly check run process and manual check requests.
• Respond to vendor and other A/P inquiries.
• Maintain good supplier relations and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
• Research and evaluate prospective suppliers.
• Reconcile Vendor monthly statements to Sage Intacct ERP.
• Assist with 1099 Vendor management and processing at yearend.
• Organize pending invoices at month end for accrual accounting.
• Contact vendors that have missing invoices to get actual or estimated unbilled amounts for accrual accounting.
• Work with AP Manager to contact business owners on completing approval workflow.
• Request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and conditions with vendors.
• Work with individuals on our team to issue purchase orders and to execute agreements.
• Follow and enforce the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Provide support in miscellaneous projects and assignments under the direction of the Controller.
Education and Experience:
• 2+ years of A/P experience
• Experience with data analysis using Excel and other ERP systems.
• Experience with uploading data from Excel to G/L
• Associates Degree or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Basic Excel skills with the ability to perform spreadsheet analysis.
• Experience with 1099 reporting and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Team player with a willingness to collaborate and contribute to the success of the finance department.
Work Environment:
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the employee works in an office setting, at an individual work station, using telephone and computer
Physical Demands:
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for most of the day
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a printer/copy machine
• This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office
• The person in this position frequently communicates via telephone
Avenu Summary:
Avenu provides local governments with ways to achieve more predictable revenue that supports growth, fuels modernization and ensures compliance with mandated but underfunded programs. Avenu’s revenue enhancement and administrative solutions find and recover license, permit and other taxes that cities and counties struggle to collect. The insights and improved fiscal posture enables governments to deliver expected services and sustain a high quality of life for residents.
Avenu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for a position will be made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, and age.
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