Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Clerk will provide support to the Accounting department by carrying out a variety of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks.
Accounting Clerk responsibilities include full-cycle accounts payable, maintaining financial filing systems, reconciling statements and preparing various month-end reports.
A successful Accounting Clerk must be familiar with basic accounting procedures and have a solid understanding of financial data systems.
*RESPONSIBILITIES: * · Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department · Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records accurately · Research and resolve discrepancies or documentation issues · Reconcile statements and accounts regularly · Full-cycle Accounts Payable by three-way-match · Accurately code transactions by GL account and department · Maintain vendor files and complete credit applications as needed · Batch and post sales orders, customer payments and credit memos · Review new customer forms and information for completeness · Setup and maintain new customer accounts in the system · Track certain expenses and accounts for month-end reporting *SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: * · A solid understanding of Accounts Payable processes · Understanding of basic accounting procedures · Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills · Competency in MS Office, databases and ERP software, preferably Sage 300 AccPac or Sage 50 · Strong analytical skills and understanding of the general ledger and chart of accounts · Skilled at data entry with accuracy and efficiency · Ability to prioritize and multitask through strong organizational skills · Professional communication skills and ability to work well with others *REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * · Minimum: High School diploma · Two-year Accounting degree preferred · 3-5 years proven accounting experience, preferably processing Accounts Payable *WORK ENVIRONMENT:* · While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in an office environment.
· The noise level is usually quiet but can involve background chatter and distractions.
· The employee will be working with computers, phones, printers and paper.
· Some heavy lift and carrying will be required during year-end filing and storage processes.
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_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.
00 - $29.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * No weekends Work Location: In person