Job Details

JOB TITLE: Accounting Assistant

REPORTS TO: Controller

POSITION INFORMATION: The Accounting Assistant is responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable and assisting the Controller with other accounting functions. Must present a professional appearance.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reconcile invoices with receiving documents and/or verify approval of invoices prior to payment.
• Pay miscellaneous invoices.
• Print checks for payment.
• Attach checks to invoices and forward to Controller for approval.
• Post receivable checks to accounts.
• Reconcile multiple accounts.
• Maintain various Excel worksheets.
• Process daily bank deposits.
• Make journal entries appropriate to daily sales.
• Maintain change in petty cash box (stock with adequate change).
• Complete all training as directed by supervisor.
• Follow policies and procedures as set forth in Employee Handbook.
• Any other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Education: High school diploma or the equivalent and some accounting/finance college courses.

Experience: At least one year of general office and accounting/finance experience.

Special Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information quickly. General math skills. Ability to use personal computer applications including word processing and spreadsheet applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequently works on a computer or other “close vision” tasks. Finger and hand dexterity required to operate a cash register and handle cash. Occasionally requires the ability to lift 20 pounds of material.