Accounting Associate

Company Overview

The Mount Laurel Township Municipal Utility Authority operates within the water and wastewater services industry, focusing on providing essential utility services to the community.

Summary

The Accounting Associate provides support to the Finance Department by performing a variety of accounting tasks, with a focus on bank and account reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and financial reporting. This entry-level role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and a desire to grow within the accounting field.

Responsibilities:

Bank Reconciliation: Perform monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.

Journal Entries: Prepare and post standard, recurring, and miscellaneous journal entries.

Tax Reporting: Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual tax reporting.

Process Improvement: Participates in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.

Finance Department Support: Serve as primary backup for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.

Examples of Work:

Prepares journal entries for accruals, expense allocations, payroll, and adjusting entries.

Assists with monthly and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

Maintains and updates subsidiary ledgers for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.

Reviews invoices, check requests, and expense reimbursements for accuracy and proper authorization.

Generates billing statements and monitors customer account activity to ensure timely payments.

Assists with preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, audit schedules, and supporting documentation.

Reconciles balance sheet accounts and maintains documentation to support general ledger balances.

Prepares and files required financial and tax reports under supervision of the Finance Manager or Controller.

Supports budget preparation by gathering data and performing variance analyses.

Provides backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions during absences or high-volume periods.

Communicates with vendors and departments to resolve billing or payment issues.

Assists auditors by compiling requested financial information and documentation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person