Accounting Associate Position Available In Morris, New Jersey

Accounting Associate First Priority Emergency Vehicles 160 Gold Mine Road, Flanders, NJ 07836 First Priority Group is a diversified manufacturer, dealer, upfitter and service provider of emergency and specialty vehicles seeking an Accounting Associate to support our customers across all three of our manufacturing facilities. Skill Level and Experience First Priority Group is seeking a talented Accounting Associate to join our growing Finance Team in Flanders, New Jersey. As an Accounting Associate at First Priority Group, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of our accounts payable process, while also contributing to various aspects of the accounting department. You will work closely with our Director of Finance to maintain accurate financial records for the company. This position requires at least 3 years of accounting, finance or related field experience with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Applicants must be computer savvy with strong communication skills and any experience with ERP’s is a plus.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Review and process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner. Ensure proper authorization and documentation for all payments. Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts. Prepare and process weekly/monthly payments via check, ACH, or wire transfer. Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues with vendors. Maintain organized electronic and physical records of accounts payable transactions. Collaborate with internal departments to collect, analyze, and interpret financial data; process, reconcile, and ensure accuracy of invoices. Reconcile credit card statements and review and code T&E expenses. Maintain vendor accounts including payments procedures, managing account balances and resolving purchase orders, invoices, or payment discrepancies. Respond to vendor account inquiries in a courteous and timely manner. Reconcile AP aging trial balance with the general ledger. Assist in month-end closing procedures. Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting. Support audit requests and adhoc assigned projects.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field At least 3 years of experience as an Accounts Payable or Accounting Associate Proficiency in accounting software Knowledge of accounts payable principles, GAAP Standards Strong mathematical skills and keen attention to details Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, especially SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Excellent time management and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization in a positive and inclusive manner

What You Are Looking For:

First Priority Group’s number one priority is taking care of our team members and their families. You’re looking for a place where your excellence is recognized, valued and rewarded. We seek greatness and we know you do too. You enjoy being part of a team, especially a team where everyone carries their own weight and because of the team, everyone performs better. You want to be paid well, but more importantly treated well. We know you’ll want to stay because how well you’re treated at First Priority Group.

Benefits:

Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision coverage Paid PTO including vacation, sick days and holidays 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match Career Advancement and Growth Potential Why FPG? What separates First Priority Group from the rest is we take care of emergency and first responders, as well as our own. First Priority offers strong competitive pay, company matching 401K, benefits (medical, dental, vision) and a team of over 100 employees including former and current fire chiefs, EMT’s, paramedics, police officers, firefighters, rescuers and more across our state-of-the-art facilities! Equal Opportunity Employer First Priority Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Accounts payable: 3 years (Required) Accounting software: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Flanders, NJ 07836 (Required)

Work Location:

In person