Accounting Assistant

JOB TITLE:   Accounting Assistant

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:  Accounting

SUPERVISOR:  Chief Financial Officer

SALARY RANGE: $15.00 to $19.00 an hour

FLSA:  Non- Exempt

ALL FULL TIME POSITIONS:     In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and accounting operating system.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Use knowledge of basic office machines such as fax, scanner and copier.
• Maintain the master vendor file. 
• Process New Vendor Packets
• Respond to Vendor Inquiries
• Analyze vendor listings and 1099 information
• Review and complete credit applications for CPN.
• Order and stock office supplies for the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• The ability to multi-task and willingness to learn new skills.
• Type approximately 50 keystrokes per minute.
• Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Team oriented person who can focus on the details.
• The ability to deal effectively with tight timelines.
• The ability to work effectively in a high growth environment and rapidly changing organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting for long periods of time, occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping, good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level or work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.