What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at EPL America, LLC?
Company Overview
Join EPL, a global leader in tube-packaging, and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our global expertise spans five large categories - Oral Care, Beauty & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals & Health, Food & Nutrition and Home Care. Take your career to the next level with us; become a part of the Danville, VA team where we specialize in Oral Care and Beauty & Cosmetics tube-packaging.
Job Overview
- We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our dynamic finance team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to assist the Accounting Manager by preparing and posting standard journal entries, research and reconciling GL accounts and composing/preparing spreadsheets to assist with various cost and other financial analysis .
Duties
- Assist in posting accounts payable invoices
- Pricing file creation and uploading.
- Lexis Nexis Checks
- Backup for Costings
- Backup for posting bank deposits
- Weekly reports
- Download bank statements
- Assist in operating cost forecast
- Maintain rebate spreadsheets
- Research and reconcile General ledger accounts
- Assist in Monthly closing of the books of accounts in SAP
- Work as a Team member with all colleagues, keeping the Accounting Manager informed of any changes and / or problems.
Requirements
- Field of Specialization: Exposure to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger
- Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in Accounting
- Minimum Qualification: Associates Accounting degree
- Specialized Training: Computer applications with particular emphasis in Excel, SAP a plus
- General Skills: Analytical, Focused, Self starter, Logical thinking, Team player, Communication
EPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to Inclusion in the workplace.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week
Benefits:
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- What areas of accounting have you had hands-on experience with ?
- Have you prepared or posted journal entries as part of your accounting responsibilities? Yes or No
- Are you currently employed? If yes, why are you seeking to make a change?
- Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
- Have you participated in a monthly or year-end financial close process? Yes or No
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
- SAP: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Danville, VA 24540 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18