Accounting Assistant

Title: Accounting Assistant Department: Business Office Reports To: Business Office Manager Rate Of Pay: $20.00/hr Starting; $21.00/hr at 90 days; $22.00/hr at 1 Year Schedule: Monday & Tuesday 7:30am to 3:30pm Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 7:30am to 12:30pm Description: This is an entry to mid-level assistant position. The ideal candidate would be highly organized and detail oriented with outstanding analytic and problem-solving abilities. It is also important that you are able to work effectively with minimal oversight, while also functioning well in a team environment. Basic knowledge of Account Payable is a plus. Duties: Assists with AP aging Assists with various department related to special projects Expense vouchering Purchase Order vouchering GL Coding Daily check run, register, post checks, and check clearing ACH push and ACH pull Reconcile vendor statements Discrepancy voucher balancing Scheduling package pick-up Daily Mail Run Credit card receipt reconciling Incoming phone coverage, directing calls Customer refunds Employee reimbursements Posting payments to customer accounts via checks, cash, credit cards etc. Responding to customer needs by providing account details via invoices, statements, and AR aging's Cross training for accounting needs in AR and AP for coverage within the department Accountabilities: Maintaining a professional demeanor interacting with customers, even in stressful situations Collects and researches data Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner Gathers and analyzes information skillfully Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential Presents numerical data effectively Able to read and interpret written information. Prioritizes and plans work activities Uses time efficiently Sets goals and objectives daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually Participates in meetings Displays willingness to make decisions Exhibits sound and accurate judgment Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions Follows established collection methodologies in all communications with customers MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Excellent written and oral communication Excellent customer service skills Expense vouchering Purchase Order vouchering GL Coding Daily check run, register, post checks, and check clearing ACH push and ACH pull Reconcile vendor statements Discrepancy voucher balancing Cash handling and payment processing Multi-line phones Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person – Durham Ca #J-18808-Ljbffr