Accounting Associate / 62478

Accounting Associate / 62478 Sapphire Recruitment•3.9 Syracuse, NY Job Details $55,000•$65,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Associate's degree in accounting Computer operation Financial close processing Preparation of internal financial performance reports Confidential information handling Accounts receivable management Bachelor's degree in finance Computer literacy Spreadsheets Bachelor's degree in business Associate's degree in finance Mid-level Accurate transaction records management Finance Invoice payment processing Expense reports Data management Financial records management GAAP QuickBooks Vendor communication Organizational skills Closing the books Deposits Productivity software Bachelor's degree in accounting Business Associate's degree Leadership 2 years

Full Job Description Accounting Associate Salary:

$55,000•65,000 DOE About the Role A well-established, growing equipment sales and service company is hiring an Accounting Associate to support daily accounting, reporting, and special projects—while learning full-cycle accounting across multiple related entities. You'll partner closely with the Controller and have clear pathways to expand your scope over time. What You'll Do Post journal entries; perform account reconciliations and internal reporting Process AP (vendor invoices, POs, expense reports) and AR (payments, deposits, cash receipts) Reconcile bank and credit card accounts; assist with month-end and year-end close Maintain organized digital and physical records; prepare internal financial/operational reports Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies Work in QuickBooks and a dealer management platform (training provided) Support accounting across multiple entities (operations, graphics division, real estate holdings) Handle financial data with confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity What You'll Bring Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business preferred (or equivalent experience) 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping preferred; will consider strong early-career talent Solid understanding of GAAP and financial recordkeeping Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy High attention to detail, organization, reliability, and strong communication skills Desire to learn and take on increasing responsibility in a tight-knit team Culture & Growth Professional, collaborative, family-oriented environment Stable leadership committed to mentoring and knowledge transfer Exposure to full-cycle accounting and cross-entity work with growth toward senior roles Benefits Competitive salary ($55K•65K DOE) 401(k) Health insurance via PEO Paid time off and holidays Long-term growth in a financially stable, expanding company Submit your resume to for immediate consideration. Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE. #wny123