What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Retail Information Systems, Inc?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
About RIS
Retail Information Systems provides retailers worldwide with cost-effective, highly configurable, and scalable point-of-sale and inventory control software solutions.
Retail Information Systems provides retailers worldwide with cost-effective, highly configurable, and scalable point-of-sale and inventory control software solutions.
Retail Information Systems serves and consults with customers who operate retail operations, from small specialty stores to large chain stores. It provides software and hardware implementation, custom programming, project management, and eCommerce design.
For over three decades, Retail Information Systems has strived to exceed the expectations of every client by offering outstanding customer service and extensive knowledge of the IT Industry. We are fortunate to be supported by a team whose functional and technical expertise, combined with their hands-on experience, ensures that our clients receive the most effective and professional service. This is part of why RIS received the highest awards at several Retail Pro Global Conferences.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our team. This role is vital in managing financial transactions, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate records. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing accounts payable, invoicing clients, ensuring prompt payment of invoices, filing monthly sales tax reports and payments, and processing payroll.
General Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable invoices
- Prepare weekly payments, ensuring timely payments to all vendors
- Review the AR Aging report weekly and follow up on accounts over 30 days old.
- Assist with the timely processing of payroll
- Process semi-monthly 401(k) contributions to employee accounts
- Prepare bank reconciliations
- Reconcile credit card statements
- Maintain an orderly financial filing system
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- 2-4 years’ accounting experience required.
- Ability to work well alone and in a team environment.
- Prior experience in payroll processing is preferred.
- Experience with accounting software (Sage 100 preferred).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM CT to 6:00 PM CT.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM CT to 6:00 PM CT.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
