Accounting Assistant

Position Summary:

The accounting assistant will report to the controller and is an essential role in the accounting department. The position is responsible for compiling and maintaining all Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) records. This position assists the Controller in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the company's monthly financial reporting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are a must.

Essential Functions:

AP:

· 3 way matching - POs to receivers to invoices

· GL coding of invoices and data entry for payment

· Weekly AP reporting for payment approval process

· Printing and enter AP checks and ACHs when approved for payment

· Auditing freight bills against freight manifests

· Answering all vendor inquiries

· Printing and maintaining all AP reports and files as needed

AR:

· Customer billing

· Cash receipts and application

· Collections

· Printing and maintaining all AR reports and files as needed

Other:

· Weekly sales reporting

· Assisting in the month-end and year-end close process

· Preparing account analysis

· Adhering to all the companies’ policies, procedures, and guidelines which includes confidentiality

· Other duties and special projects as needed

Physical Requirements:

Regularly must be able to sit, talk, see and hear and occasionally walk and stand

Sedentary work, frequently may lift up to 10 lbs.

Must occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach

Education & Experience:

Accounting degree or at least 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Problem solving and strong financial analytical skills

Strong oral and written communication skills to work effectively with internal and external customers and vendors

Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks successfully

Computer skills - ERP systems, Excel, word processing and email

Wages & Benefits:

Wages - based on experience and education

Benefits - health, dental and vision insurance; paid vacation; 401k; LTD

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000