Accounting Assistant Jobs

The main priority of Accounting Assistant is to enhance the level of service the accounting function provides by delivering timely and error-free support, enabling the Controller to provide greater financial planning and analysis for the business. The position requires a commitment to learning and a willingness to grow, as well as integrity, confidentiality, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, dependability, initiative, and a commitment to embrace company values.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducts extensive research to resolve complex discrepancies and adjusts accounts accordingly
• Accurately reconciles all vendor accounts balances and processes Accounts Payable
• Maintains data entry and monitors the bank accounts daily, ensuring accounting accuracy in daily transactions
• Provides timely and high quality administrative and accounting support spanning A/P, A/R, GL, reconciliations, and general admin
• Assists with the preparation of monthly financial analysis reports, forecasts, budgets, and actuals, ensuring they are GAAP compliant
• Assists in the communication and implementation of new administrative products or systems throughout the company
• Collaborates with others in the organization to support overall company goals and objectives
• A timely and positive first line of support for employee and manager requests for accounting-related information
• Oversees and manages sales tax and tire disposal reporting requirements
• Ensures that monthly journal entries and account reconciliations are prepared accurately and in a timely manner
• Brings new ideas and innovations to increase efficiencies in the accounting department as well as throughout the organization

Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree in Accounting or a related field or practical experience in accounting practices and customer service preferred. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources. Ability to compute basic math

Language Skills: Ability to exercise excellent leadership, communication, organization, time management and listening skills.

Computer Skills: Proficient with software including QuickBooks and Office 365 products, specifically Excel, PowerBI, Teams and SharePoint. Must have the ability to maneuver through websites with ease.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time. Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed tasks. Must have a strong customer service orientation. Ability to manage priorities and can adapt to meet the diverse needs of our customers and employees.

Benefits

10 Great Employee Benefits Separate Us From The Competition

• Paid On the Job Training and relevant Certifications
• PTO (paid time off)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K with 100% vesting and company match
• Aflac Voluntary Insurance
• Uniforms
• Accelerated career development
• Health and welfare benefits
• Dental and Vision benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law