Accounting Assistant

PET Processors•Painesville, OH

12d•$18

About The Position

PET Processors, LLC is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the company Controller in handling routine tasks such as processing invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, and reconciling financial records. Additional areas of responsibility will include assisting in data entry into company ERP system, ensuring data integrity and assisting with month-end and year-end closings.

Requirements

Experience in an office environment.
Experience with AP/AR tasks, data entry and ERP systems.
Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry are essential.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Review, verify, and process a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals, and matching them with purchase orders and receiving documents (three-way match).
Schedule and execute timely vendor payments (ACH, checks, wire transfers) and respond to all vendor inquiries.
Generate customer invoices, track incoming payments, apply cash receipts, and follow up on overdue accounts (collections).
Perform regular reconciliations of AP and AR sub-ledgers to the general ledger, as well as bank and credit card statements, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation (both digital and physical) in compliance with company policies and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP), and assist with annual audits.
Assist with month-end closing procedures, including preparing journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.