Nike Communications, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Accounting Assistant
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yr
0+ years expNike Communications, Inc. is a female-founded creative communications firm specializing in the marketing of prestige brands. The Accounting Assistant will work closely with the finance team, managing vendor invoices, processing accounts payable, and maintaining financial records while ensuring compliance with company policies.
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Responsibilities
Successful Invoice Management : Review, verify, approve and process vendor invoices in Concur AP for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company polices and verify approval for all AP bills and ensure appropriate coding and classification
Accounts Payable Process Mastery : Process bi-monthly Accounts Payable Aging report for vendor payments and communicating with vendors on their inquiries to resolve any discrepancies / issues, collaborating with internal departments as necessary
QuickBooks Maintenance: AP vendor payment back up maintenance and booking payments into QuickBooks
Communicate Thoroughly : Communicate with vendors via telephone and/or email to verify banking information accuracy while also managing and maintaining emails in the team’s Accounts Payable inbox
Gain Experience on Tax Reporting: Assist with quarterly sales tax in accordance with sales tax compliance and maintain expense report files/receipts for audit and sales tax purposes, including assisting with processing year end 1099 forms
Timesheet Compliance Management : Send weekly timesheet remindersandfollow up on delinquent internal timesheets and maintain employee, client and rate lists in timesheet software
Running Meaningful and Accurate Reports : Run weekly time reports for the supervising managers, while assisting with generating monthly forecast vs actual timesheet report and conducting weekly budget updates in timesheet software
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 6 months of previous work experience
Strong attention to details and excellent organizational skills and can work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Brings strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to connect with a diverse workforce
Comfortable and Proficient in Microsoft Excel (and the full Microsoft environment) and PC
Basic understanding of accounting principles and best practices
Embodies the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion; demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, showcasing adaptability and resilience
Preferred
QuickBooks experience would be an added bonus
Benefits
Health Benefits: Options for medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare, and Dental and Vision coverage through Principal
Financial Security: Contribute to 401(k) plan for retirement with the potential agency contribution via year-end profit sharing
Time Off: Enjoy 15 vacation days, with an extra day off on your birthday month
Holiday Closure: Agency closed between Christmas and New Years for a well-deserved break, as well as 10 other holidays throughout the calendar year
Summer Flexibility: Summer Fridays offer shorter work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Family Support: Benefit from 12 weeks of paid parental leave and formal policies to support working parents
Cell Phone Benefit Options: Transfer your personal number or get a new business phone fully covered by the agency
Technology: Company provided laptop and accessories, along with IT support
Bonuses: Potential for discretionary end-of-year bonuses
Agency Bonding: Engage in happy hours and our annual agency-wide offsite for camaraderie and celebration
Emphasis on DEI: A variety of specialized employee resource groups, DEI programming and other initiatives
Company
Nike Communications, Inc.
We are a creative communications agency specializing in the marketing of luxury and prestige brands.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
A
Allen Cohen
COO
C
Cindy Plotts
Chief Talent & Culture Officer
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