What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Golden State Lumber?
Golden State Lumber is a family-owned company that has been in business since 1954. It is a company that recognizes that people are its most valuable resource and is looking for someone who will fit into the culture and strive to achieve the company’s goals. Golden State Lumber has been voted among the Best Places to Work in the San Francisco Times for multiple years. Be a part of our team that is passionately driven, flexible and genuinely curious.
We are looking for a full-time Accounting Assistant.
- This position is located onsite and is not a remote or hybrid position.
Responsibilities/Job Description:
- Assist the Controller in month-end close and analysis
- Enter/create journal entries
- Perform monthly account reconciliation on general ledger
- Manage daily banking operations
- Assist with audit requests
- Special projects as requested
- Identify opportunities to better utilize technology
- Any other administrative tasks that may be needed by the business
Experience:
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, filters, data sorting).
- Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and keyboard shortcuts.
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (Balance Sheet vs. Income Statement accounts).
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Experience with GP (Great Plains) and Concur is a plus.
- Previous experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to research financial discrepancies
- Associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Good business acumen and judgement
- High level of integrity, initiative and commitment to excellence
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Strong written and oral communication
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a proponent for change
- Time management ensuring deadlines are met
What makes our Company a great place to work?
- Team atmosphere
- Casual work setting
- Dedicated long term employees
- Established business environment
We have a great company culture, and we value our employees and customers above all else. Compensation commensurate with experience. The company offers a generous benefits package for full-time non-union employees including:
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Matched 401k
- Matched 529 plan
- Student Loan Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off to participate in a Volunteer Program
- Profit Sharing Bonus
- Employee sponsored tobacco cessation program
- Bonus and Commission plans based on position
Join our Golden State family, and your first month of your Medical and Dental benefits are on us!
Medical and Dental are effective the first of the month following your date of hire. Your cost for medical and dental benefits is based on the type of coverage you have as well as your payment tier. Golden State will cover the full cost for the first month of your medical and dental benefits. After the first month, your medical and dental premium contributions will be deducted out of your paycheck.
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