Accounting Associate Intermediate

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk in Newark, Delaware, to join our team. This role centres around performing fundamental accounting operations, with a focus on accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation functions, and customer service. If you have a keen eye for detail and are adept at handling customer inquiries and complaints, this role could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Execute basic accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, as well as bank reconciliation tasks.

• Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally.

• Investigate and resolve customer problems or complaints.

• Create and edit spreadsheets for tracking and reporting purposes.

• Coordinate with the front office, clients, and operations to identify and raise new counterparty onboarding requests.

• Resolve issues related to the raising and active onboarding of an entity.

• Incorporate new customer reference data into the platform.

• Monitor client’s Credit Approval daily.

• Resolve issues related to incorrect and outdated reference data to ensure information aligns with legal documentation.

• Prepare daily/weekly MIS reporting to track the status of open items and measure risk.

• Investigate customer inquiries in various systems and liaise with internal teams to resolve any differences.• Proven experience in an Accounts Receivable Clerk role or similar finance position

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Familiarity with Accounts Payable (AP) operations

• Strong customer service skills and ability to handle complaints professionally

• Excellent documentation and reporting skills

• Knowledge of credit procedures and loan administration

• Experience with various monitoring tools

• Ability to perform bank reconciliations and manage spreadsheets

• Strong liaison skills to effectively communicate with internal teams

• Proficient in conducting research analysis and critical thinking

• Familiarity with trading procedures and entity formation

• Proficiency in using MIS (Management Information Systems)

• Experience in onboarding new clients or employees

• Ability to maintain financial records and perform finance related tasks

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.