Part Time Accounting Assistant (20-24 hours per week)
About The Position
Optimax is seeking a part-time Accounting Assistant to help with basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks, with opportunities to learn and grow within a growing company. The role receives on-the-job training and reports directly to the CFO. The position is fully onsite in an office environment within a manufacturing facility, generally quiet and clean. The stated schedule is 20–24 hours per week, A-shift, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., with flexibility. Optimax makes lenses for aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics, and describes its work environment as dynamic, collaborative, and focused on innovation and teamwork. The position is not eligible for benefits as a part-time role, though employees who meet specified hours-worked thresholds may participate in the company’s 401(k) program and receive the company match. Employment is subject to export-control compliance requirements; applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by applicable regulations or eligible to obtain the required authorizations.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience in a corporate setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and basic bookkeeping procedures.
- Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work within a team dynamic.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by applicable regulations or eligible to obtain the required export-control authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- Some accounting knowledge.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Create and reconcile accounts payable invoices and identify discrepancies.
- Review and match payments to payables weekly.
- Participate in the monthly Finished Goods Inventory Purge process.
- Review and enter cash receipts in a timely manner.
- Perform other related ad hoc duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may participate in the company’s 401(k) program and receive a company match of 50% of contributions up to 6% of eligible wages, if they work more than 1,000 hours in a 12-month period or 500 hours in two consecutive years.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
