Accounting Assistant

Foundation Repair Services, Inc. (FRS) is a reputable, growing company in the foundation repair construction industry. We are a family-run business and have been in operation since 2004. We serve residential, builder, and commercial clients. We work in North and South Carolina, but sometimes venture to other states. We currently have thirty employees and two locations. Our type of work focuses on stabilizing foundations, walls and slopes for our clients.

Job Overview:

The following is information regarding the Accounting/Office Assistant position at FRS. The office working hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday – Friday with a 1-hour lunch break. There may be times when additional help is needed beyond these hours, but that would be rare. You will have an immediate supervisor. It is a welcoming and quiet office environment with steady and independent work and you, and your manager may be the only ones in the office at times. This position has its own office, is salaried and full-time with benefits. We are looking for someone with a great attitude who can work independently and has a willingness to learn and grow with the company.

The following are position requirements, duties and benefits.

Position Requirements:

2-4 year college degree preferred.

15 years of accounting/office experience preferred.

Microsoft office skills- specifically Excel, Word and Outlook a must.

Excellent communication and organizational skills a must.

Experience with QuickBooks Desktop preferred.

Knowledge of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system a plus.

Knowledge of Inventory Management a plus.

Position duties will consist of, but not be limited to the following:

• Using computers, printers, fax machines and other common office equipment.
• Communicating regularly with other internal administrative staff and project managers.
• Communicating with external parties and clients with excellent phone etiquette
• Assisting the Office/Accounting Manager with daily tasks.
• Answering telephones, distributing potential leads and keeping a schedule for Project Managers. Possibly implementing new scheduling/CRM software for project managers.
• Communicating via email/telephone with past clients to obtain Google Reviews. Possibly overseeing our Search Engine Optimization third party company and helping with marketing tasks.
• Entering expense receipts for field employees into QuickBooks. Reconciling credit card statements. Possibly implementing new credit card software for field and sales employees.
• Calculating, entering and communicating vacation accrual.
• Assisting with bi-weekly payroll.
• Entering vendor invoices.
• Creating job folders, collecting job information, tax affidavits and closing out job folders.
• Typing and sending warranties to past clients.
• Possibly researching and implementing new inventory control software.
• Filing and various projects/duties as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Commute:

• Charlotte, NC 28208 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $58,000