Accounting Assistant

Description:

Schaeffer Industries is a dynamic company looking for an exceptional Accounting Assistant. As an established 40-year old manufacturing company (producing steel pipe and tube and roll-formed profiles) Schaeffer Industries offers solid careers with benefits. As part of our administrative team, the Accounting Assistant's duties will support the accounting department in daily tasks, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, with great attention to detail and accuracy. This position is ideal for someone looking to build a career in accounting and gain hands-on experience in an energetic workplace. If this sounds like you, apply now! We want to meet you.

Job Duties:

• Process and monitor Accounts Payable invoices and Accounts Receivable invoices.
• Print and verify accuracy of various accounting reports.
• Support tracking of inventory and work-in-process.
• Process and maintain credit files.
• Facilitate the daily billing process.
• Print, process and mail checks.
• Assist in the preparation of employee expense reports.
• Research, verify and record basic accounting entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks.
• Organize, scan and file accounting documents.
• Maintain accounting files per work instructions.
• Handle basic communications with vendors.

Qualifications:

• Associate's in Accounting or equivalent accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, with proficiency in utilizing Excel spreadsheets.
• Familiarly with general accounting rules and procedures.
• Capability to handle multiple priorities in the same timeframe.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills.
• High level of punctuality, reliability and dependability.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, adjusted per Company needs.
• 1 hour lunch break.
• Overtime as needed.
• One weekend per month.