Accounting Associate

Renewal by Andersen Metro & Midwest
Farmingdale, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in high-volume data entry and accounting systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in high-volume financial data entry and a preference for onsite work in a team-oriented setting
    — “handle high daily volumes of payments, invoices, and project documentation”
  • Individuals seeking a stable industry with clear career development pathways
    — “join a great team environment, and have opportunities for training and advancement”
  • Those with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a track record of working independently
    — “Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field”

Things to consider

  • Onsite requirement in Farmingdale, NY may not be suitable for remote-preference candidates
    — “Onsite in our Farmingdale office”
  • The role involves significant data entry and reconciliation, which may require high attention to detail and speed
    — “This position is heavy on data entry and requires speed, accuracy, and strong attention to detail”

How to stand out

  • Highlight prior experience with accounting systems like Dynamics 365 or Salesforce on your resume
    — “Knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central and Salesforce a plus”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work independently and follow instructions in your interview responses
    — “Ability to follow instructions and work independently”
  • Showcase your Excel skills with specific examples of formula usage or data management tasks
    — “Excel proficiency including basic formulas is required”
  • Emphasize your experience with reconciling financial records and resolving discrepancies
    — “reconcile daily payment batches, credit card activity, and loan funding to bank and merchant records. Research and resolve any discrepancies.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage project close-out packets with accuracy and completeness
    — “Prepare and review project close-out packets daily, verifying that all paperwork is accurate and complete before the project is closed.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • accurate and timely processing of customer payments
  • preparation and review of project close-out packets
Typical background
proficiency in Excelability to work independently

Skills & requirements

Required

Data EntryAccountingReconciliationCustomer Payments Processing

Preferred

Dynamics 365 Business CentralSalesforce

Stack & domain

Excel ProficiencyData EntryAccounting SystemSalesforceDynamics 365 Business CentralAttention To DetailIndependenceTeamworkAccountingFinance

About the role

Original posting from Renewal by Andersen Metro & Midwest via Greenhouse

Renewal by Andersen is the custom division of Andersen Windows. Founded in 1903, Andersen Windows has been the world’s largest and most recognized brand for exclusive window and door systems. Renewal by Andersen was founded with the objective of creating a different and better window and door replacement experience for homeowners.

We are looking to expand our financial services team by adding a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Associate who is looking to get into a stable industry, join a great team environment, and have opportunities for training and advancement.

A successful candidate thrives in a team environment, while being a resourceful, independent, self -starter who can work effectively with minimal direction. This position is heavy on data entry and requires speed, accuracy, and strong attention to detail. You will handle high daily volumes of payments, invoices, and project documentation for the accounting team, with the following responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Process daily customer payments received by cash, check, credit card, and loan funding, and apply them to the correct accounts in the accounting system and Salesforce.
  • Prepare and balance cash and check deposits, and reconcile daily payment batches, credit card activity, and loan funding to bank and merchant records. Research and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Process customer refunds and post them in Salesforce.
  • Post vendor invoices and enter customer invoices in the accounting system.
  • Prepare and review project close-out packets daily, verifying that all paperwork is accurate and complete before the project is closed.
  • Other similar tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Excel proficiency including basic formulas is required
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently 
  • Ability to enter data proficiently and accurately with attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central and Salesforce a plus 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Compensation and Benefits:

  • $28.85/hr
  • Full insurance package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(K) with company match percentage
  • PTO and floating holidays
  • Student loan repayment program

Schedule:

  • Onsite in our Farmingdale office
  • Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

DISCLAIMER:  The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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