Job Description
We are now hiring a part-time Accounting Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with accounting skills to join our team and assist with accounting operations.
Essential job duties and responsibilities:
- Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Run monthly and quarterly reports.
- Understand and run credit card processing.
- Answer inbound phone calls and assist customers.
- Responsible for general accounting functions: cash management, reconciliation, Chart of Accounts and Financial Statements
- Provide administrative assistance to management team.
- Organize and maintain records and enter information into computer databases.
- Other office tasks and projects as needed (replenish office supplies, troubleshoot printer or other technology, distribute mail, etc)
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field and 1-3 years of relevant experience.
- Previous experience in bookkeeping and/or office administration and/or standard accounting procedures.
- Must be proficient in QuickBooks, Epicor and Microsoft Office.
- Must have ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to multi-task, stay organized, and have great time management skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must have good customer service skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to sit for a long duration of the workday
As a family-owned business, Des Plaines Material and Supply prides themselves on hard work and are dedicated to customer service. Known for their impressive loading and unloading times, the knowledgeable staff do not waste a second in providing customers with all the resources they need to get their jobs done.