Accounting Assistant

Accounting AssistantThe Accounting Assistant, under general supervision, is responsible for maintaining AR/AP, payroll, credit card, sales tax and other finance-related activities as assigned to support the Finance Director to maintain daily, weekly, and month-end financial activities. The Accounting Assistant will have broad responsibilities and be required to complete tasks in a timely manner.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProcess AR and AP daily, including research necessarily to properly code/process transactionsReview payroll transactions for accuracy, working with employees and supervisors to ensure accuracy and timeliness of entriesCommunicate with customers on past due invoicesReview sales tax transactions for accuracy and ensure filings with the state agencies are correctPost inventory transactions in the accounting systemPrepare and complete reconciliations of multiple financial accountsMaintain all appropriate records and file systemsOther duties as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to effectively communicate with a diverse group of coworkersFamiliarity with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and WordComputerized accounting system experienceBasic understanding of accounting conceptsExperience in handling confidential information in a work environmentDesired Qualifications and Experience2+ years bookkeeping experience1+ years payroll experienceExperience with NetSuite or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemEducation, Licenses and CertificationsHigh school degree or equivalent years of experience and trainingPhysical Requirements for the JobProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerSalary Range: $20.00 - 24.00 per hourOur salary ranges are benchmarked for the eastern Washington region and similar positions. The range listed is just one component of VMRD's total compensation package for full time employees.Full-Time Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan; and other company-sponsored benefits.VMRD researches, develops and manufactures veterinary diagnostic test kits and related reagents for distribution in nearly eighty countries. VMRD's services division performs specialized testing of raw materials, cells and seeds for the presence of adventitious agents according to regulatory guidelines for the global veterinary and pharmaceutical industries. VMRD delivers best in class products and services, making a positive impact on animal welfare through diagnostic laboratories, animal producers, veterinary vaccine manufacturers, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies and veterinarians globally.VMRD's mission is to provide high quality products, services and support to our customers, and to provide a harmonious and rewarding work environment for our employees. As a family centric company, we appreciate work life balance and strive to follow the Golden Rule.Equal Opportunity Employer StatementVMRD, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources by email at View email address on click.appcast.io or phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io. VMRD Inc