Accounting Associate

**JOB SUMMARY** This position is a support function within the overall finance department. This position is responsible for processing and posting of customer invoices and payments, and other related A/R functions as well as other tasks assigned by the supervisor. This position will also help back up A/P functions as needed. **RESPONSIBILITIES** + Receive, reconcile and process all customer invoices. + Correct/resolve invoice discrepancies/issues. + Reconcile short pays and skipped invoices + Scan/File all customer invoices + Apply cash/checks to customer accounts + Print, email customer A/R (Accounts Receivable) Statements + Prepare A/R (Accounts Receivable) reporting. (monthly, ad hoc, etc) + Collaborate regularly with sales team in reconciling customer balances and on collection efforts + Assist with all aspects of the accounting and finance departments as needed, and/or assist teammates due to absences QUALIFICATIONS **Education** + High School Diploma + Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Finance or Accounting Preferred **Experience** + Entry-level position + 1 year of accounting knowledge preferred **Professional Skills** + Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Word and Excel (Excel skills highly valuable). + Strong comfort level interacting with both customers and salespeople + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Must be able to read, write, and speak English + Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data \#LI-DL1 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.