Accounting Assistant

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Overall responsibility for performing the duties required in the Accounts Payable system for the processing of weekly, monthly invoices and check requests.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Accounting Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Organizes and performs accounts payable activities, which include coding and payment of all accounts payable invoices, check requests, and travel requests.
• Communicates appropriately with vendors, managers, and employees.
• Performs the duties required in the Accounts Payable system.
• Processing of weekly, monthly invoices.
• Processing of weekly, monthly check request.
• Open, stamp, sort and distribute mail.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Minimum one year in the bookkeeping field or accounting office.
• One year experience in accounts payable.
• Basic computer skill; Basic mathematical skill.
• Ability to define and solve problems individually.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is primarily sedentary in an office setting located off-site. Office hours are Monday through Friday during the day. May be required to work off shifts as needed, on weekends, or on holidays based on projects.

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