Accounting Associate

Derecktor Shipyard, in Mamaroneck, NY is seeking an Accounting Associate who is responsible for maintaining financial records, running reports for management, and recording financial transactions. Duties include accounting and clerical support to the accounting department, confirming the accuracy of accounting database information, examining, and analyzing accounts and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

**Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks**:
Analyze transactions, documents, and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and company regulations.
- Ensure correct entry of transactions to PierVantage accounting system.
- Perform Account Maintenance, Analysis, and Inquiry:

- Create and post Journal Entries, post G/L batches.
- Perform account analysis and reconciliation.
- Reconcile Bank Accounts.
- Review invoices, purchase orders, and statements.
- Open work orders and populate with relevant op codes, tasks, and pricing.
- Produce and update draft invoices for review and generate customer invoices.
- Review Aging report and communicate with customers to request payment and arrange payment plans.
- Generate internal and intercompany invoices.
- Obtain and maintain tax exempt forms.

Contract Invoicing, Maintenance, and Analysis:

- Preparing the invoice and package components including Signed Timesheets, Labor and Parts Detail, and coordinate with HR for the Certified Payroll.
- Milestone, New Work Order, and Change Order Invoicing
- Prepare and distribute recurring accounting schedules, statements, or reports for management to reflect financial situation.
- Support management and the accounting dept. in more complex or specialized assignments.

Assist with preparing estimates and proposals for service work and send estimates to customers.

Develop and maintain an orderly filing system for accounting, storage, and service contracts.
- Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit.
- Help in the implementation of changes to work assignments, methods, or procedures to meet operational needs, improve accuracy and efficiency of the accounting system.
- Analyze, resolves and answers complex or difficult problems presented by customers, co-workers, and management.

Back Up Accounts Payable with time entry, vendor invoice entry, posting deposits & payments, and printing & sending checks.

Work closely with A/P, Purchasing Dept, Project Managers, Production Manager, and CFO.

**Qualifications**:
Knowledge of accounting rules and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proficency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Experience with accounting software required - preferably PierVantage.

Associate degree in accounting preferred or equivalent business experience

**Desirable Skills**:
Must be a self-starter with the ability to think independently and use good judgment in resolving issues with mínimal supervision.

Must be a superior communicator and organized multitasker who utilizes excellent time management and follow up skills.

Must be able to function effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Must possess a positive attitude and is a team player.

Must have a willingness to learn new skills and grow with the company.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person