What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at ETI South Bend?
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Assistant to join our finance team. The Accounting Assistant will perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, administrative, and financial tasks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, accounts payable and receivable accounts, invoicing clients, developing and maintaining a comprehensive financial filing system, and has a keen eye for detail. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic environment.
Duties
o Manage Accounts Payable
- Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner
- Pay any debt as it comes due for payment
- Track and monitor payables on a weekly basis
o Manage Accounts Receivable
- Issue invoices to customers
- Ensure that all receivables are collected promptly
- Collect sales taxes from customer and remit to the government
- Record cash receipts and make bank deposits
o Maintain Internal Records
- Maintain chart of accounts
- Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
- Conduct monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
- Conduct periodic reconciliation of all accounts
- Maintain the petty cash fund
- Maintain Fixed Asset Ledgers
o Financial Reporting
- Assemble information for external auditors
- Intercompany expense allocation
o Planning
- Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
o Compliance
- Comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements
- Assemble information for external filing requirements
o Administrative Tasks
- Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested
- Assist in assembling information for internal and external filing requirements
- Follow accounting policies and procedures
- Scan & File documentation electronically, such as invoices and incoming mail
Qualifications
- Associates degree in Accounting preferred;
- May have at least 5 years of work experience in an accounting role in lieu of education
- Proven ability for high attention to details and accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
- Experience with ERP or other accounting software
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Join our team as an Accounting Assistant and contribute to our commitment to excellence in financial management while developing your career in the field of accounting.