Accounting Assistant

Merchandiser Accounting Assistant

The Merchandiser Accounting Assistant is expected to partner with merchants and other merchandiser assistants to provide excellent service and meet the needs of our producers and end customers. This role has primary responsibility for effectively performing all accounting tasks relating to the business unit(s) assigned in an efficient manner following all company and market group policies and procedures. The Merchandiser Accounting Assistant should exhibit excellent teamwork with other business units and employees and assist in training any new Merchandiser Assistants.

The Merchandising Accounting Assistant role requires excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and a willingness to embrace change and new technology.

• Responsible for effectively and efficiently performing all assigned accounting tasks including entering/uploading tickets, processing freight payments and processing final settlements.
• Process daily cash receipts and follow up on outstanding receivables and unapplied cash.
• Assist merchandiser and customers with accounting questions.
• Assist merchandisers in freight/logistical issues.
• Work with both internal and external customers to proactively identify and solve problems that may arise.
• Partner with internal teams to support and promote technology enhancements.
• Maintains an organized digital filing system meeting our record retention policy which includes invoices, contracts, reports and payment receipts.
• Monthly reconciliation of inventories.
• Review reports including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Freight Analysis and other miscellaneous reports on a daily/weekly basis and identify actionable items and resolve.
• Develop a basic understanding of our business to identify potential issues or opportunities and provide useful feedback to the Merchandisers.
• Collaborates with Assistant Controller to ensure procedures/policies are followed.

About You:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and completely.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office systems and proficient in Excel.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong mathematical and analytical ability.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Able to work occasional overtime.

Preferred

• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and accounting software, along with desire to learn new programs.

We encourage all candidates who are enthusiastic about this opportunity and believe they can contribute to our team's success to apply, regardless of whether you meet every qualification.

EEO statement:

The Scoular Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED
• Detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong mathematical and analytical ability
• Customer-centric, self-motivated problem solver
• Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred

• 2-4 years experience in accounting or related field
• Intermediate understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable principles and procedures
• Experience with supplier accounts and reconciliations
• Experience with customer accounts
• Understanding of cash flow