What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant - SG2952 position at Drake & Company?
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Assistant to join their growing team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing financial transactions related to vendor payments and expenses for the company. The Accounting Assistant processes invoices, verifies purchase orders, reconciles discrepancies, prepares payments, and maintains accurate records, ensuring bills are paid efficiently and on time.
Job Functions:
- Accounts Payable: Reviews all invoices and reconciles purchase order records in FileMaker - McFly. Codes, approves payment, and enters overhead invoices and employee expense reports, in accordance with company accounting principles. Prepares and distributes payable and expense reimbursement checks. Receives vendor inquiries regarding status of payments. Maintains all A/P files and reports, including the A/P register for the company.
- Purchasing and Cash/Credit Cards: Verifies purchase orders in both McFly and MYOB and reconciles variances. Daily cash reconciliations including monthly credit card reconciliations and reports.
- General Office/Administrative support: Assists the Accounting/Administration departmental projects/tasks as assigned. Provides back-up support to the customer service reps; answers in coming calls, opens mail, creates files, and other clerical duties
Qualifications:
- Education: Associate degree in business administration or accounting
- Experience: Minimum of three years general accounting experience, with at least two years of prior customer service experience.
- Computer/Software and Office Equipment Skills: Proficiency with MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and 10-key calculator are required. Experience with accounting software (MYOB or similar)