Accounting Assistant

Company Introduction: 

 Our family-owned and operated business is driven by our 4 Es of Doing Business – Effective, Efficient, Equity and Expansion. We look for exceptional candidates who embrace our values to join our team. If you possess a strong work ethic and an appetite to increase your experience, skill set and knowledge as an Accounting Assistant with an established organization, you could be the right fit for Rihm Family Companies. Please apply today.

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WHY RIHM? 

• Medical & Prescription Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Health Savings Account Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Savings Plan Employer Match
• Employer Paid Basic Term Life and AD&D Coverage
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Available with Employer Contribution
• Allstate Supplement Insurance Available with Employer Contribution
• Generous Personal Time Off Plan (PTO) Holidays
• Company Paid Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discounts (ex. Verizon Employee Discount)

Position Summary: The Accounting Assistant for Rihm Family Companies (RFC) can expect to assist the accounting department with accounts payable data entry and processing, accounts receivable collections, merchant credit card transaction reconciliation, and to serve as the backup for accounting department clerical roles. The primary duty is to support the accounting department with their day-to-day functions. 

 Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Monitors past due customer receivable accounts, research and documents account discrepancies and performs tasks to secure payment.
• Verifies purchase orders, codes, and enters invoices for payment into CDK.
• Sorts, organizes, and submits invoices for payment.
• Reconciles and enters account balances, expense reports and related journal entries.
• Assists in the reconciliation of the merchant credit card payment transactions.
• Assists in cash application of customer payments.

Education & Essential Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or similar field.
• 3 years of relevant, hands-on accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel.

Key Attributes/Skills/Characteristics:

•  Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties.
• Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Truck or automotive industry background.
• Experience with CDK Global software.

 Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may on occasion lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to use arms, hands, and fingers to feel, grasp, push, pull or squeeze and reach.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.

 Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of tasks, responsibilities, or duties.  Rihm Family Companies reserves the right to amend this document to meet legal, business, and organizational requirements, as necessary.

*Rihm Family Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabilities).