Accounting Assistant

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and organized Accounting Assistant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and experience with financial data entry and reconciliation processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a dynamic organization committed to financial integrity and operational excellence. Responsibilities On a daily basis, prepare bank deposits for accounts receivable and draft the Accounts Receivable (AR) cash receipt journal. On a daily basis, review, code, and input accounts payable invoices and draft the Accounts Payable (AP) invoice journal. On a weekly basis, review the AP aging report and timely prepare AP checks for signing. Assist with preparing the month‑end AR past‑due report. Reconcile all AP credit card activity, ensuring proper business use, GL coding, and support. Confirm daily AR and AP banking activity and ensure proper recording of electronic transactions. Backup for Sales Order (SO) to Invoice Conversion: Data Entry Sales order to invoice conversion. May assist with data entry. Primary backup for assistant controller. Assist the Controller and Assistant Controller with other accounting projects and tasks as needed. Advise the Controller and Assistant Controller of procedural errors and take corrective action. Assist with maintaining accounting records for SO, Invoices, AR, and AP in an organized report filing system. Communicate effectively, exemplify excellent customer relations, and interface with employees, vendors, and accounting staff in an approachable and professional manner. Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills. Perform basic office tasks, including but not limited to mailing, faxing, working with a multi‑line phone system, answering calls and paging, photocopying, and filing. Demonstrate good work attendance and the ability to work well with others. Other duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Office certification. Hands‑on experience with an integrated database, preferably Sage 100. Minimum of 3 years of experience with bookkeeping or accounting responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree or certificate of completion from an accredited career college in business and/or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Experience with Microsoft Office products and the ability to efficiently use computerized database programs. Must be willing to consent to a drug test. Must successfully pass federal and state criminal background checks. Working Conditions Duties are performed in an office setting. Working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment is a must. This is a non‑exempt, full‑time, regular position. Overtime and work on Saturdays may be required. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision health plans, as well as a 401(k) with a 4% match. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Other Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Farming #J-18808-Ljbffr G.S. Long Company