Accounting Assistant
Robert Half Woodbridge
Robert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing client near Middlesex County, NJ, in the search for an Accounting Assistant with a main focus of Accounts Receivable. The client provides amazing work-life balance and compensation in comparison to the current market.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily Cash Application: Apply checks, wires, and electronic payments received from customers.Payment Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and rectify any discrepancies in payments.
Application of Customer Credits: Apply credits as taken by customers.
Cash Reconciliation: Align cash applications with the general ledger.
Customer Communication: Handle any requests, inquiries, overdue balances, or issues relating to their accounts.
Customer Account: Maintenance and creation of customer master accounts.
Accounts Receivable: Assist with AR audits, prepare monthly AR reports, participate in the collection process under the guidance of the AR Manager.
Account Reconciliation: Prepare various account reconciliations.
Intercompany Billing: Facilitate intercompany billing and confirmations.
General Ledger: Post journal entries for the accounting team.
Wire Transfers: Initiate transfers for Accounts Payable.
Data Analysis: Use Excel spreadsheets for data compilation, review and analysis.
Reports: Create internal financial reports.
Adhere to Deadlines: Meet tight deadlines for closing and reporting requirements.
Additional Duties: Perform other job-related and special project tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, Associates required
- 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills including Pivot tables, V-lookups, and complex formulas/functions.
- Proficiency in SAP and/or Concur a must have
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Self-starter with the ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow.
- Excellent Interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry
- Proficient in accounting software systems
- Familiarity with Concur software
- Knowledge of ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
- Capable of performing all accounting functions
- Experience with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)
- Ability to perform bank reconciliations
- Experience with cash posting
- Understanding of intercompany transactions, intercompany accounts, and intercompany accounting
- Proficient in SAP software
- Capable of creating and posting journal entries, including month-end and monthly journal entries
- Experience with ledger journal entries and posting journal entries
- Familiarity with general ledger and general ledger systems
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