Accounting Assistant
Location: Petersburg, Virginia
Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Reports To: Area Controller
The Accounting Assistant works closely with the Accounts Payable Managerand Area Controller assisting with administrative tasks within the accounting department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Assist with different accounting functional areas (invoice processing, expense tracking, purchase order logs, etc.)
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Attach scanned copies of vendor invoices within the accounting system
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Deposit cash/checks received on-site to the bank multiple times per week
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Maintain filing systems within the accounting department
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Help ensure that all internal and external reporting deadlines are met
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Utilize accounting IT system to facilitate processes and maintain records
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Provide necessary support to financial audits including internal audits, external audits and peer reviews as needed
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Provide support and help respond to information requests from Corporate (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.) as well as region and area field financial management as required
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Assist Virginia branch personnel as required to answer questions concerning vendor inquiries
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Respond to internal and external inquiries related to Accounts Payable
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent
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Prepare ad hoc reports as needed
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Follow and comply with all safety policies
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Additional duties as assigned
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/ and or Experience:
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High School diploma required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
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Minimum 1-3 years of related experience.
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Intacct experience preferred.
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Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office programs.
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Excellent communication (written and oral) and personal interaction skills required.
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Very strong organizational skills required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.