As an Accounting Assistant, you will work as part of the accounting team to ensure Forward Financing is providing the highest-level customer service to its small business customers by confirming amounts being funded are in accordance with contractual terms, reconciling internal applications, and ensuring collections received are applied and accurately reflected on customer accounts. Additionally, you will assist the accounting team in processing accounts payable and purchase requests. You will report to the Accounting Manager and will collaborate frequently with our Sales and Account Servicing Teams.
Once training is complete, the working hours for this position will be 11am-8pm EST.
In this role you will:
- Review and release daily funding to small business customers.
- Identify and apply cash payments.
- Investigate discrepancies and payments rejections.
- Verify and reconcile internal applications on a daily basis to ensure the total funding agrees to Salesforce.
- Work on Operational projects as they arise.
- Prove support for Collections and Sales teams as needed.
- Assist in accounts payable and purchasing processes.
- Assist the senior accounting assistants with tasks related to month-end close
- Prepare reporting for the accounting manager.
Why you should apply:
- Dynamic Team Culture: There is a lot of camaraderie and support on this team, and the job will offer a great opportunity to make your mark and grow together with the company.
- Mission driven company: Forward is a trusted source of fast, flexible funding for small businesses that have often been underserved by traditional financing options. When you join the team, you will help ensure all small businesses have access to the financial support they need to succeed.
- Flexibility is a top priority: Our employees are empowered to choose where they want to work (whether that’s from home, in the office, or a combination of both) with flexible hours.
Role Requirements:
(Even if you don’t check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply.)
- 1+ years of related experience, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly detail-oriented and comfortable working with daily deadlines.
- Available to work overtime as the need arises.
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