Accounting Associate

Vaco partners with clients on critical projects and strategic talent acquisitions in the areas of finance, accounting, technology, healthcare, general administration and more.

* Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable. * Frequent internal and external interface required. Related duties include: * Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other documents * Researching and resolving discrepancies * Identifying process improvement opportunities and assisting with implementation * Responsible for the billing and collection of the company's accounts receivable * Generating, distributing, and posting daily sales invoices * Applying cash receipts to customer accounts * Researching and resolving discrepancies * Processing credit card payments * Identifying process improvement opportunities and assisting with implementation * Support various aspects of accounting functions by: * Preparing and entering journal entries * Reconciling accounts * Filing accounting records (i.e. checks, journal entries, etc.) as required * Performing as primary backup for the payroll position

**Required Qualifications:** * Some college with emphasis in business related courses * 1-2 years minimum experience in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable * Must have experience with larger ERP systems such as Great Plains, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems * Proficiency using MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, and Outlook) **Preferred Qualifications:** * 1 year or more direct experience in payroll * Experience using BAAN IV operating system