What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Coordinator position at Southern Material Handling?
Job description: Accounting Coordinator
Join a growing team where your attention to detail directly impacts customer success and financial accuracy.
The Role
Southern Material Handling, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to support our financial operations in Portsmouth, VA. In this vital role, you'll support key accounting functions, including customer invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and recordkeeping.
This is an In-person, full-time position (Monday–Friday) where you'll develop expertise in financial software and contribute to a collaborative, values-driven team.
What You'll Do;
✓ Create, review, and submit customer invoices with all required approvals and documentation
✓ Manage accounts receivable - verify sales tax, send statements, post payments, follow up on balances
✓ Process daily deposits and address payment discrepancies
✓ Record & process accounts payable invoices and credit card transactions
✓ Maintain customer and vendor information in our systems
✓ Organize and maintain physical and digital financial records
✓ Provide accounting and administrative support to the Finance Team and assist with special projects
What We're Looking For
- Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or related accounting support functions
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft 365 (especially Excel)
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail
- Minimum 50 WPM typing and accurate 10-key data entry
- Self-motivated with positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Valid driver's license with good driving record
Preferred: Experience with ServiceTitan and sales tax exemptions
Why Southern Material Handling, Inc.?
We're customer-focused and committed to excellence. We value:
Persistence | Attention to Detail | Teamwork | Curiosity | Honesty
Benefits:
- Retirement plan with company matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25