Accountant

Accountant

Pay Rate: $18-$22 DOE Location: Houston, Tx 77028 Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, M-F Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet and Greet Visitors
• Cover phone calls and direct to relevant department
• Check and Distribute Mail
• Assist Operations Production Administrator (PA) as needed to Deposit Checks
• Process accounts payable invoices and match supporting documentation
• Assist with accounts receivable invoicing and collections follow-up
• Enter accounting transactions into ERP (EPICOR) software
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Assist Operations PA to set up new vendors and customers on Epicor, request information - W9. Resale Cert, COI, references, banking details, complete credit applications from vendors
• Maintain accounting files and supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end closing activities
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets using Excel
• Perform data entry and general administrative accounting tasks
• Assist Operations PA in credit control, review, maintain send statements and chase outstanding payments
• Assist Operations PA to administer month-end revenue invoices to set deadlines with the distribution to relevant companies and internally
• Assist Operations PA to coordinate monthly reports compilation and weekly department reports
• Assist with audit preparation and document retrieval
• Assist Operations PA to process expense reports
• Assist Operations PA to raise Commercial Invoices, liaise se with Freight Companies
• Develop, support and actively encourage a culture of continual improvement by implementing improvement programs that involve team members and other employees
• Support all Company functions and personnel in the timely and effective delivery of all business goals and objectives
• Support, encourage and implement a'make it happen' and 'do it now' culture
• Undertake any other duties as requested by Line Manager

Competency Requirement:

• Degreed or currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Completion of introductory accounting coursework preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of ERP packages, EPICOR advantageous
• Experience in a busy office environment
• Experience of work to deadlines and prioritizing workloads
• Recognized qualification in business administration or equivalent industry experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work without supervision
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work to short deadlines, maintaining accuracy
• Flexible approach
• Proactive, strong initiative skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience or Associates Degree in Accounting or related
• Oral and written communication skills in English for intended audience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior internship or office experience in an accounting role
• Must have Knowledge of SAGE and QuickBooks
• Manufacturing experience

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $18.00 - $22.00 Per Hour