Accounting Assistant-37.50 per week schedule

• Performs all receptionist duties including greeting visitors, transferring calls, and monitoring door/security system.
• Provides support to the Accounting Department by performing accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Designated back-up in absence of Staff Accountant excluding Payroll processing.
• Maintains confidentiality of all financial data.
• Prepares and verifies accuracy of customer invoices and export documents.
• Ensures daily correspondence to customers, including invoices, export documents, certificates of compliance are sent and maintains records of correspondence.
• Assists with applying daily accounts receivable receipts and collection of past due accounts.
• Prepares credit reference verifications for all new customers.
• Edits daily/weekly timecards.
• Assists with auditing & entering Accounts Payable invoices received, processing weekly AP payments, and emailing weekly ACH Remittance Statements to Vendors.
• Compiles and prepares routine reports and summaries.
• Assists with completion of all month end/year end closing procedures of accounting system.

Education & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required, associate degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant, hands-on accounting experience required.
• Privy to secured/sensitive information-Confidentiality required.
• Professional personal presentation; customer service oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties and in a Team environment to accomplish required goals.
• Must be able to multi-task, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and be a team player.
• This position is deemed a safety sensitive position always requiring alertness.
• Able to read, write and fluently communicate in English.