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Job Title: Accounting Assistant
The Sports Research team is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant to provide administrative and financial support to our busy Accounting Department.
This role involves providing critical assistance in various accounting tasks, including accounts receivable and payable, as well as creating and updating written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
We are looking for a detail-oriented and multitasking individual with excellent communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, and experience in NetSuite or similar systems.
The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience in a financial role, with a strong understanding of arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, percentages, and sequential operations.
About Us:
Sports Research is one of the largest privately held dietary supplement and health and wellness brands in the U.S., established in 1980 and made popular by our flagship product Sweet Sweat. As a leader in this industry, we are committed to providing the highest quality products and a diverse work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Accounts Receivable: download and prepare payout reports, enter refunds and cancellations, run reports to review financial data, and investigate discrepancies.
- Accounts Payable: enter freight charges, download and enter UPS package bills, communicate with vendors, and follow up on approved invoices.
- Create and update written SOPs for your role.
- Other tasks as needed/assigned.
Requirements:
- 2 years' experience in a financial role.
- Previous NetSuite experience is preferred.
- Project Management system experience, preferably Wrike.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Able to isolate or manipulate specific details in large data sets.
- Accurate arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, percentages, and sequential operations.
- Good communication, both written and verbal.
- Dependable and trustworthy.
- Detail and task-oriented.
- Multitasker able to prioritize workload.
- Excellent time management.
Benefits:
- Free Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for Employee's coverages.
- 401K retirement plan with up to a 4% company match.
- Accrued PTO, Paid Company Holidays, and Paid Floating Holidays.
- Free products.
