Accounting Associate

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

With offices located in both the Upper Peninsula and in Traverse City, and serving areas throughout Upper and Northern Lower Michigan, Michigan Broadband Services is a local provider of FTTH, internet, video, and telephony services.  We are currently seeking a full-time Accounting Associate to join our growing team.

An Accounting Associate works diligently to ensure financial records are accurate and timely to allow for exceptional performance of duties in all regards. Must perform duties effectively and ethically with attention to detail, keeping strict confidentiality, with focus on accuracy and process improvement to ensure the financial success of the company.  This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

DUTIES

• Prepares, reconciles, and posts bank deposits and cash receipts to the financial accounting system. Works with Customer Service department to ensure efficiency and accuracy of customer receipts process.
• Compiles and processes payroll information by reviewing and processing timesheet summaries for payroll processing; communicating with employees and managers to resolve time and material reporting issues/questions.
• Prepares and reviews monthly prepaid and accrual accounts.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly recurring invoices for Accounts Payable review.
• Prepares various reports and schedules as requested.
• Provides data, documents, and reports to Auditors, Regulators, and consultants as requested.
• Timely Reporting of Suspicious or Fraudulent Activity.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 – 2 years of experience in Accounting or Finance with preference given to candidates with an Associate degree in accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office 365 skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide financial and clerical services to ensure timely and accurate processing of all accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Review invoices for proper coding to G/L
• Review invoices for proper sales tax calculation
• Enter invoices into the software system; review for any errors and make corrections as needed.
• Provide daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports as needed to assist the Accounting Department
• Provide back-up as needed in the department.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental and life insurance
• Paid time off