Accounting Associate

Job Description

Accounting Associate | JBW Federal

The Tone:
This is an on-site role at JBW Federal, located in San Antonio, Texas, where Kaiea is seeking an Accounting Associate. This position is fundamental to the smooth operation of the accounting department, ensuring daily administrative and financial tasks are handled efficiently. This individual will play a crucial role in maintaining organized financial records, facilitating various accounting processes, and providing essential support across the department’s functions, contributing directly to the team’s overall effectiveness.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person San Antonio, TX
• Mission: This person supports the accounting department by managing daily administrative and financial tasks to ensure smooth operations and assist with various core accounting functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence: Efficiently file, scan, and distribute all daily mail, ensuring timely receipt and dissemination of important documents within the accounting department.
• Organize and maintain financial documentation: Systematically file, scan, and meticulously organize all accounting documents, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with internal record-keeping procedures.
• Prepare and process expense reports: Accurately prepare expense reports for processing, verifying all entries and supporting documentation to ensure timely and correct reimbursements.
• Provide comprehensive accounting support: Offer crucial assistance across various core accounting functions, including supporting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll operations to maintain smooth financial workflows.
• Resolve internal accounting queries: Collaborate proactively with various internal departments to address and resolve accounting-related questions, fostering clear communication and ensuring accurate information exchange.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Ideal candidates will possess a foundational understanding of administrative and financial support processes, eager to contribute to an accounting department’s operational success.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in key software tools, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word, alongside practical experience with relevant accounting software for daily tasks.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and accounting software; strong attention to detail; high organizational skills; effective time management and multitasking abilities; and problem-solving capabilities relevant to financial administration.