Accounting Assistant

Job Description We are a large organization adding to our Accounting department of 8 people. This person needs to be a team player, we cross train all our employees so they can help out where necessary. Must be detailed, organized and have a great personality. Most important is that this person fits in with our fun team who gets the job done. No one on the team has been here less than 8 years. So we have great employee retention and you get to work with a fair, fun boss. Prefer someone who did accounting in a manufacturing company so you understand freight and delivery language on invoices. Necessary experience in the following areas: A/R, process cash applications, discrepancies, 3 way matching, payments, A/R statements, ACH, wire transfers, reconciliations, month end. Credit experience including establishing credit limits, credit ratings and minimal Collections. (8 calls a week). Check sales orders and packing lists in preparation for billing. Posting transactions, funds disbursements, and total accounts to the ledger. Office support: Handle calls, order office supplies, send samples via FedEx. Billing & Data Entry: Post batches and email invoices, delete unposted shipments, Monitor email boxes. Must have MS Office Suite including Outlook. Hours are 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday and includes full benefit package including 401K. We provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other category protected by law. AI Notice: Salem utilizes technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to support recruiting, applicant matching, and related employment processes. Final employment decisions are made by Salem personnel. #J-18808-Ljbffr