Accounting Assistant
Accounting Assistant Position Summary: This position will be responsible for performing a range of technical/clerical support services in accounting; verifying and documenting company accounts receivable/payable transactions. The Accounting Assistant will be working closely with other branches to accomplish the company’s goals. This role will be hybrid with at least 50% remote work after onboarding.
- Balancing of daily deposits through lockbox upload, coding, and applying payments on a daily basis
- Research and resolve discrepancies and exceptions
- Be the liaison between the corporate office and our branches questions regarding customer payments
- Acquire full-cycle Accounting Processing of A/R and A/P
- Setup new customers in accounting system
- Prepares journal entries/check requests
- Assist with Monthly Accounts Receivable divisional reporting
- Cross-train with Accounts Payable
- Learn the Bank Reconciliation process
- Learn monthly filing and distribution of accounting documents.
- Complete additional duties/projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- B.S. degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
- Demonstrated history of going above and beyond
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
- Ability to use office equipment, computer terminal, calculator and copier
- Ability to use spreadsheet and word-processing programs
- Individual must exhibit very strong attention to detail
- It is vital for the work output to be of very high quality, with correct results, time and time again
Abilities
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Accurate and detail oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and relate effectively, productively, and positively with other co-workers, branches, and other outside organizations
- Knowledge of or ability to learn various accounting processes, including use of industry specific software like Agility
- Typing and data entry skills
- Ability to use a 10-key calculator accurately by touch
- Proficient in Word, Intermediate Excel, Outlook, and accounting systems
Work Environment
• Work is performed indoors in a climate controlled environment
Our Benefits
We are in the people business, we just happen to sell lumber... so you can have GREAT BENEFITS!
- Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- TeleDoc
- Best Doctors
- Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Match Percentage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hearing Services
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Smart Dollar
- Wellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium