Finance Associate

Job Posted 3/11/2025

Blueport

Walpole, MA 02081

Category Accounting

Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description:

Our ideal candidate must have knowledge of national and regional laws on payroll and taxes. Familiarity with payroll process and reporting is required. The candidate will also have Accounts Receivable experience, particularly in maintaining relationships with customers and conducting collection activities daily. The candidate will also be tasked with general accounting responsibilities associated with month end closing. This position is required to work onsite in our Walpole Office Monday - Friday

Responsibilities and Duties:

Process Payroll checks on a bi-weekly basis using ADP.
Create bi-weekly payroll worksheets for review by executive management.
Calculate net salaries, deductions, and withholdings.
Resolve payroll issues and respond to employee questions concerning
payroll.
Process holiday deductions and overtime earnings. Maintain accurate
records for PTO and sick time accruals.
Participate in payroll and risk insurance audits.
Maintain organized files for payroll and risk management records and
audits.
Monitor Accounts Receivable aging daily to proactively identify potential
issues.
Research problem accounts and contact customers via phone and e-mail to
resolve payment issues.
Actively track problem customer accounts and document all communications.
Create daily remote deposits and accurately credit customer accounts in
Sage 50.
Attend monthly A/R meetings and speak to collection progress.
Participate in month end closing process including journal entries,
account reconciliations, and reporting duties.
File state sales taxes on a monthly/quarterly and annual basis.
Maintain up to date tax rates for state and county jurisdictions for
billing department.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

A bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or relevant field
Three or more years experience in a similar role
Understanding local and government rules about payroll
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of
accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong communication skills
Aptitude for math, proficiency with computers
Experience in software platforms such as ADP/ Sage 50 is helpful
All prospective employees must pass a background check, pre-employment
drug test and be authorized to work in the U.S.
Position is ONSITE in Walpole, MA

About Blueport

Disclaimer: This job description/posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Blueport, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law.