Accounting Associate

1st Choice Flooring is a fast-growing company in Northwest Arkansas!

Join the team today! This position is perfect for a detail-oriented person who enjoys bookkeeping and accounting. The Accounting position is a key role for our company and the first interaction a person has with the accounting department when asking billing questions, so we are looking for a friendly professional person. This job has a lot of variety with it and a splash of routine in some areas. It is the best of both worlds for a person looking for a hybrid of things to do.

This is an onsite full time position - no remote work. This is also an entry position that can quickly advance you to other roles within the company and management roles.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Accounting:

· Using documents to verify, record, and process transactions

· Maintaining accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and information related to supplies and inventory

· Assisting the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating reports, preparing information for CPA, and assisting with audits and resolving discrepancies

· Participating in ongoing education opportunities to learn about industry trends and developments, current financial legislation, and company policies and procedures

· Assisting in streamlining the accounts payable process

· Handling and processing of Expense reports

· Processing, verifying and posting receipts for goods sold or services rendered

· Researching and resolving account discrepancies

· Performing administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, preparing invoices, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts

Invoicing/Collections:

· Invoicing clients and maintaining records of transactions

· Verifying pricing on purchase orders and noting discrepancies

· Working with Sales Reps to finalize/bill for labor and any outstanding balances

· Performing accounts payable functions and reconciling statements and charges

· Communicating with clients to discuss account statuses, charges, or discrepancies

· Processing deposits and balance payments from clients

· Speaking with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner

· Maintaining documentation (in our system) and keep accurate records job/sales activity

· Working with others to resolve account issues when necessary

· Supervising billing and collections

Customer Service:

· Building relationships for clients and other support services

· Understanding customers’ needs and identifying invoicing/payment opportunities

· Answering potential customers’ questions and sending additional information via email

· Answering client questions about credit terms and other financial programs we may offer

· Following up with customers and provide communication updates in a timely manner

General:

· Possessing a positive and creative attitude with customers and team members

· Developing a professional and team-oriented workplace environment

· Ability to succeed in a changing and growing environment

· Working with CEO and the VP on special projects as needed

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High School Diploma required

Accounting/bookkeeping experience (minimum 2 years)

Cash management and on-ling banking experience (minimum 1 year)

Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

Financial software experience (QuickBooks, Accounting Plus, Adore, and others)

Strong customer service and communication skills

Outstanding leadership, organizational, multitasking and problem-solving skills

Detail oriented and analytical skills

Preferred Skills

Associates or Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business Management

Bilingual a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

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Work Location: In person