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Accounting Associate

Jackson, MS 39201

Posted: 01/30/2025 Industry: Accounting Pay Rate: $45,000.00

Job Description

Primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. Ensure all vendor invoices entered in the financial system are properly approved then post to the general ledger. Process weekly vendor payments and tenant refunds on time to avoid late fees. Receive rental payments or vendor refunds and post to correct ledger.
 
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
• Enter invoices received into financial software daily and route for approval
• Ensure invoices are approved in a timely manner
• Process weekly Accounts Payable payments
• Send notices to vendors requesting current Certificate of Insurance
• Maintain Accounts Payable files by filing documents timely
• Review monthly statements from vendors ensuring payments are reflected correctly and process charges for payment
• Post monthly rent charges to tenant ledgers
• Post payments received on accounts placed into collections
• Review property tax notices and process payments
• Post payments received to the general ledger and process for electronic deposit
• Prepare invoices for non-recurring charges
• Assist with year-end 1099 preparation
 
 
OTHER DUTIES:
 
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skill
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Additional Information

Benefits: Three weeks PTO (after 90 days employment), medical insurance (partially paid by employer), dental insurance, vision insurance as well as the opportunity to purchase supplemental insurance (cancer, life, etc) all paid by the employee. The company pays for a $50,000 life insurance policy and Long Term Disability. After one-year of employment, they would be eligible to participate in the 401k program where SSG matches dollar-for-dollar on the first 3% then 0.5% on the next 2% (in other words, an employee would have to contribute 5% to receive the max amount of employer matching at 4%).
 

Meet Your Recruiter

Kelly Webb Collum
Director of Recruiting & Operations

Meet Kelly Collum, our seasoned Professional Recruiter at Staffers since January 2000. However, she has been in the industry over 32 years alongside our President, Beth Henry. Kelly thrives on making a meaningful impact on people's lives. When not matching talent with opportunity, Kelly enjoys Spinning and has been a Reformer Pilates instructor for 27 years. In her downtime, she cherishes moments with her husband, adult children, and adorable first granddaughter. Kelly's favorite escapes? The beach and tropical islands, where relaxation meets adventure. At Staffers, Kelly finds immense reward in helping individuals secure a better future—it's truly life-changing! 

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