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The OAS Accountant is responsible for supporting our clients in the areas of accounts payable processing, accounts receivable processing, customer collections, and payroll. OAS Accountant will frequently interact with clients regarding questions and issues related to these areas of service and support.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts payable:
- Processing of vendor bills received for payment.
- Downloading and coding of credit card transactions.
- Tracking and updating recurring payables and ensuring that all are vouched or accrued at month-end.
- Preparation of draft “To-Be-Coded” reports.
- Review of monthly A/P ledgers for missing routine bills.
- New vendor setup.
- 1099 processing including W-9 administration, vendor setup and annual filings.
Accounts receivable:
- Processing of client invoices to their customers.
- Posting customer payments (recommended that this function and the preceding one are assigned to different staff members when possible).
- Downloading/entry of revenues from 3rd party applications or banks.
- Customer sales tax exemption certificate administration.
- Preparation of sales tax reports and returns for review by OAS Senior Associate and OAS Manager or Director prior to submission to taxing authorities.
Payroll
- Payroll processing through Third Party Payroll Processor
- New hire set up and communications
- Coordination with client support for payroll agency correspondence matters
- Garnishment, benefit plan obligations or other required reporting to OAS Associate or OAS Senior Associate
- Download of payroll transaction reports
- Post payroll journal entry
General accounting:
- Accurate assignment of accounting codes in transaction processing for AP, AR and GL.
- Reconciliation of bank statements.
- Assist OAS Associate or OAS Senior Associate in accounting for fixed assets, prepaid expenses and other general ledger analyses, as requested.
Other:
- Prospect networking at general business, association and other functions.
- Special projects, as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates degree in accounting or business management with minimum 3.3 GPA, or high school degree and minimum 3 years of experience and demonstrated success in a staff accountant position required.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business management preferred.
- Experience in a similar role in industry preferred.
- Knowledgeable of the basic principles of accounting and general ledger chart of accounts.
- Strong technology skills using Microsoft Office 2007 or later (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook at a minimum, more applications preferred).
- Ability to multi-task and to work independently with minimal supervision in a matrix supervisory environment.
- Ability to work overtime when required during month-end close and special projects.
- Experience working in a paperless environment strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Team player with a positive “can-do” approach.
- A general and growing knowledge of firm products and services in the practice area, and a general knowledge of products and services in other practice areas.
