Accounting Assistant

EasyPro Pond Products, a family-built, now employee-owned company (ESOP) is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our dynamic and growing team!

EasyPro, based in Grant, MI provides excellent work and team environment, benefits, ownership, and pond-building & maintenance resources to the right candidate. As the business continues to grow, three principles guide EasyPro:

• To always provide quality products and services.
• To contribute to the success of others through the value-added exchange of knowledgeable experience.
• To always be easy to do business with.

It is upon this foundation that we continue to do business today.

This individual will be the primary individual processing the day-to-day accounting functions of EasyPro and supporting the overall accounting & finance functions.

• This position will be a non-exempt (hourly) role, with an expected pay range of $19 - $28 per hour based on candidate skills & experience.
• Benefits include employer supported medical plans, dental & vision programs, a variety of ancillary benefits, 401(k) with match, and employee stock ownership via the ESOP program.

This individual’s primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Accurate & timely filing of A/R and A/P, as well as other company documents.
• The completion of the daily batching activities including AR reconciliation, processing AR & SO postings, and scanning checks to be deposited with the bank.
• Reviewing and entering non-purchase order AP invoices.
• Review and enter purchase order AP invoices.
• Assist with the weekly payroll and the related activities as needed.
• Correspond to customers and vendors as needed.
• Apply daily receipts to customer accounts in the company ERP system as well as any product or freight discounts to the specified invoices.
• Review the AR Aging Report and contact customers with past due balances. Place accounts on hold that are past the designated thresholds. Resend invoices and statements to those needing copies.
• Review small parcel and motor freight bills for discrepancies, approve for payment, and enter into the company ERP system.
• Answer customer questions regarding invoice discrepancies and communicate with the Sales Manager for corrections.
• Assist as needed with reviewing the bank accounts and verifying Positive Pay alerts. Upload check registers to the bank for additional verification.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ideal candidates will bring the following education and experience to our team:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• Required: Three years of varied experience in the accounting department of a mid-sized business.
• Preferred: Five years of varied experience in the accounting department of a mid-sized business.
• High level of detail orientation.
• Demonstrated verbal & written customer service & communications skills.

Key to performing well in this role will be:

• Accurate filing is completed daily.
• Files are well organized as evidenced by the ability of others to find documents quickly.
• The batching activities are completed every day.
• Work is completed efficiently and is error free.
• Payable invoices are organized and ready for the weekly check run.
• Actively participates in the accounts receivable collection process.

EasyPro is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grant, MI 49327 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grant, MI 49327: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $28