at Astrix Technology in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Finance Associate
POSITION
Reports To: Finance Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
ROLE
SUMMARY
As a Finance Associate in our services company, you will be responsible for managing the daily accounting tasks and billing processes in our organization. You will play a crucial role in the full billing life cycle of our two largest divisions at Astrix.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Billing:
2. Review and prepare invoices, ensuring accuracy and completeness of billing data.
3. Distribute invoices electronically to customers and/or upload into vendor management system.
4. Communicate with sales team of discrepancies or client issues regarding invoices.
5. Respond to client inquiries regarding billing and payment.
6. Maintain accurate client information and update finance systems accordingly.
7. Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
8. Assist Finance Manager with other accounting and finance.
1. Accounts Receivable:
2. Prepare accurate and timely reports including company aging and customer statements.
3. Collaborate with finance and sales team to maintain accounts receivable.
4. Communicate with customers to answer questions.
5. Request payment of outstanding debt.
6. Keep an accurate record of client accounts and outstanding balances.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
+ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
+ Proven experience as a Finance Associate or similar role in a services company.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
+ In-depth knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
+ Strong analytical skills.
+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite and working knowledge of ERP systems.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
+ Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
+ Results-oriented mindset with a focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
+ Self-motivated, learning mindset
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
+ Possess excellent logic, writing and language skills
+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role is largely expected to work from home. Travel, up to 10%, may be required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.