What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting & Purchasing Assistant position at W.P. Law, Inc.?
We are seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Accounting & Purchasing Assistant to support multiple departments. In this role, you will handle daily financial transactions, manage billing processes, and assist our purchasing manager. While prior experience is helpful, we are fully committed to training the right candidate who possesses a strong work ethic and a desire to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Billing Support
- Daily Reconciliation: Match daily bank account activity with internal financial records to ensure accuracy.
- Accounts Receivable: Monitor open invoices and conduct professional collection outreach to clients with outstanding balances.
- Billing Assistance: Create, verify, and issue invoices across several internal departments.
- Deposits: Prepare, verify, and process daily monetary deposits.
- Cross-Department Support: Assist various teams with administrative financial tasks as needed.
Purchasing Assistance
- Manager Support: Work directly with the Purchasing Manager to track inventory and order statuses.
- Order Processing: Assist in preparing purchase orders and verifying delivery receipts against invoices.
- Vendor Communication: Contact vendors to confirm pricing, tracking details, or resolve minor order discrepancies.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Prior accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience is a plus, but not required (we will train the right person).
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in accounting or business is a benefit.
- Software: Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel; ability to quickly learn new accounting software.
- Skills: Strong numerical accuracy, excellent organizational skills, and a professional phone demeanor for collections.
Job Type & Location
- Position: Full-time, On-site (Lexington, SC)