Accounting Assistant

Job purpose This position is responsible for maintaining financial records, processing all appropriate paperwork for accounts receivable, accounts payable, receipts, and payments.Duties and responsibilities Answering the phones Customer service to those who come into the office Work closely with our accounting team to create and analyze financial reports and ensure legal requirements compliance.Reconcile accounts Process Accounts Payables Process Accounts Receivables Data entry Filing/Scanning Collection reports Setting up new customers and running credit checks Working closely with shipping in applying charges to both inbound and outbound invoices Collecting and entering Certificates of Insurance and W9's Ordering office supplies and toiletries Other duties as assigned Qualifications Experience with QuickBooks 2 years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting Excellent organizational and communication skills Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and AP/AR principals Hands-on experience with spreadsheets Must be able to multi-task with the ability to change direction quickly and often Administrative Writing Skills Data Entry Skills General Math Skills Analyzing Information Attention to Detail Strong Computer Skills Thoroughness Handles themselves professionally on the phone Presents themselves in a professionally in attire and verbally Must be a self-motivated, detail-oriented, problem-solving team player with a strong work ethic and an ability to multitask Proficient in use of software programs, MS Office (Excel, Word, Access), ERP system, planning/scheduling tools Work cooperatively with others Listens and follows directions Willingness to be flexible and take on additional responsibilities/tasks as needed.Working conditions This position will be mostly indoors and in an office environment with periods of computer-intensive work.Physical requirements Sitting for extended periods of time Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement Pushing//Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder Standing/Walking Direct reports No Direct Reports Job Type:Full-time Pay:$22.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours:40 per week Benefits:401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience:Accounting:2 years (Required) Work Location:In person.