What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Wickford Appliance?
We are immediately hiring an Accounting Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with our bookkeeping team to ensure accurate and timely processing of daily workflow, monitoring customer accounts, collections, and providing support to multiple departments.
Tasks include but are not limited to:
Payment Processing
- Record and apply customer payments, including checks, ACH, wire transfers and credit cards.
- Monitor and reconcile daily payment batches with accounting records.
- Address and resolve payment discrepancies with customers.
Collections and Customer Relations
- Monitor outstanding balances and follow up with customers on overdue accounts.
- Monitor and enforce credit policies and procedures.
- Contact customers to resolve billing disputes.
- Maintain professional and positive relationships with customers.
Reporting and Documentation
- Generate AR reports, including aging schedules and collections status.
- Maintain organized records of invoices, payments and correspondence.
- Assist in preparing documentation for audits or compliance reviews.
Essential Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Suite
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational, time management skills, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- 3-5 Years experience preferred
Benefits:
- Paid vacation, sick time and some paid holidays
- Retirement plan (with company matching)
- Employee discounts
- Health/Dental/Vision Options
- Closed on Sundays for family time.
FLSA and Employment Status:
- Non-Exempt Hourly (rate is based on experience)
- Full-time position (38-40 hours weekly).
- 5-day work schedule - 8AM and 430PM
Work Location: Rumford, RI 02916 – required to have reliable transportation to commute to and from work
Wickford Appliance is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.