Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Metals USA is seeking an Accounting Assistant in Langhorne (Bucks County) PA. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon-steel (plate, beam, tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing accounting and clerical assistance to the Accounting/Credit Department including accounts receivable transactions, general ledger entries, account reconciliations, assist with month end close, audits, and corporate reporting while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Requirements:

• Prepare and post cash receipts to customer accounts.
• Process credit card payments routinely.
• Research discrepancies and ensure sales tax compliance.
• Prepare and distribute weekly accounts receivable aging reports
• Maintain accurate customer information according to company procedures.
• Research and respond to accounting inquiries in a prompt manner.
• Assist in month end close process by ensuring appropriate and accurate data is entered into ERP
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the Accounting/Credit Department which may include preparing spreadsheets, organizing documents, scanning, indexing and filing.
• Assist the Accounting/Credit Department with the preparation of accurate account reconciliations and entry of manual journal entries.
• Assist with special projects within the Accounting/Credit Department.
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential to perform the duties of an Accounting Assistant
• Adhere to all established company policies and procedures including all safety regulations.
• Adhere to all company, customer and employee confidentiality requirements.
• Adhere to the Reliance, Inc Code of Conduct and other essential guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires being sedentary less than or equal to 75% of the time (< or = to 6 hours per day)

• Sitting, standing, hearing, talking, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, walk, climb, squat or kneel, bend
• Regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions
• Lift, carry push and/or pull up to maximum of 25 lbs without assistance.

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Working inside an office/cubicle environment
• Quiet to moderate noise levels
• May be subject to continuous interruptions from internal & external customers
• Moderate to heavy telephone communication with internal and external customers
• Moderate to Heavy computer usage including computer monitor viewing

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Ability to communicate (oral & written) effectively with both internal & external customers
• Must have strong analytical skills and a background in accounting
• Ability to adhere to standard office practices and procedures.
• Ability to perform accounting/credit department duties including filing, customer service, attention to detail, organizational management and time management
• Ability to interface effectively with all departments to foster a success-oriented, deadline driven organization
• Ability to work in a high volume, transaction driven environment
• Good organizational skills, able to make sound decisions utilizing the data at hand
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism & diplomacy to include telephone etiquette at all levels
• Computer Literacy to include Microsoft Office Products, including Outlook and Excel, as well as company ERP system.

Metals USA offers a competitive starting hourly rate of $22.50 - $24.00 and benefits plus upward professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

"Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability."