Accounting Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

ABOUT THE ROLE

TAC Auction Services is seeking a highly capable mid-level Accounting Associate professional who performs routine accounting and financial tasks to support the organization's accounting function. The role focuses on accurately recording transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with various accounting processes under established procedures and supervision.
This position is based in Moreland, GA and supports company-wide operations. This is a hands-on role focused on accuracy, organization, accountability, and leadership.

You will work directly with ownership and the Accounting Coorinator and play a key role in keeping the financial of the business organized, accurate, and moving forward.

This role will work closely with our bookkeeping company and must be able to actively support them by providing accurate information, responding to requests in a timely manner, and ensuring smooth coordination between operations and accounting.

This is a high-priority need and requires someone who is ready to step in, take initiative, and help create stability and forward progress immediately.

WHAT THIS ROLE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR

Accounting Functions - Assist Accounting Coordinator

• Assist and process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
• Help Monitor cash flow for accuracy
• Assist with budgeting and financial tracking
• Work with external accounting support to maintain accurate books
• Help create sales summary accounting for accurate invoicing on sale days
• Recording financial transactions and journal entries
• Learning and processing all accounting information in the auction software
• Processing invoices, payments, and expense reports
• Assisting with account and bank reconciliations
• Maintaining accounting databases and records
• Assisting with financial reporting and audits
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information
• Responding to vendor, customer, and internal employee inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets, reports, and tracking logs
• Maintaining accounting procedure manuals, forms, and departmental templates
• Coordinating mail distribution related to invoices, payments, checks, and financial correspondence
• Assisting with special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives
• Ordering and maintaining office supplies for the accounting department
• Performing general clerical duties such as filing, copying, and document preparation

Administrative & Compliance

• Assist with preparation and distribution of auction settlement statements, invoices, and related documentation
• Maintain confidentiality of financial, customer, consignor, and company information.
• Review account information for accuracy and completeness prior to auction settlements and payments

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, financial operations, or business operations
• Strong experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and banking
• Solid understanding of general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Experience preparing and reviewing monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Ability to analyze discrepancies and resolve variances independently
• Strong understanding of cash vs. accrual accounting principles
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes
• QuickBooks Online experience required (certification is a plus)
• MS Office proficiency required
• Ability to work independently and make sound financial decisions
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Willingness to take initiative, dig in, and fully resolve issues

Preferred

• ADP or similar payroll system experience
• Experience working with multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments
• Familiarity with internal controls and process improvement
• Auction software experience
• Auction or consignment industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with changing priorities

Ideally, we are seeking a candidate with experience in the auction industry; however, candidates with strong financial acumen and a solid accounting background will also be considered.

About Us:
TRANSPORTATION AUCTION CONSULTANTS has been a leader in the auction industry for over a decade, providing exceptional service and expertise to our clients. Our commitment to integrity and excellence has earned us a loyal customer base, and our employees appreciate a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.