Accounting Assistant

CAPITAL LUMBER COMPANY•Phoenix, AZ

10d•$25 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be responsible for performing a range of technical/clerical support services in accounting; verifying and documenting company accounts receivable/payable transactions. The Accounting Assistant will be working closely with other branches to accomplish the company’s goals. This role will be hybrid with at least 50% remote work after onboarding.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
Demonstrated history of going above and beyond
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
Ability to use office equipment, computer terminal, calculator and copier
Ability to use spreadsheet and word-processing programs
Individual must exhibit very strong attention to detail
It is vital for the work output to be of very high quality, with correct results, time and time again
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Effective organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
Accurate and detail oriented
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and relate effectively, productively, and positively with other co-workers, branches, and other outside organizations
Knowledge of or ability to learn various accounting processes, including use of industry specific software like Agility
Typing and data entry skills
Ability to use a 10-key calculator accurately by touch
Proficient in Word, Intermediate Excel, Outlook, and accounting systems

Responsibilities

Balancing of daily deposits through lockbox upload, coding, and applying payments on a daily basis
Research and resolve discrepancies and exceptions
Be the liaison between the corporate office and our branches questions regarding customer payments
Acquire full-cycle Accounting Processing of A/R and A/P
Setup new customers in accounting system
Prepares journal entries/check requests
Assist with Monthly Accounts Receivable divisional reporting
Cross-train with Accounts Payable
Learn the Bank Reconciliation process
Learn monthly filing and distribution of accounting documents.
Complete additional duties/projects as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)
9 Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
TeleDoc
Best Doctors
Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
401(k) Plan with Match Percentage
Employee Assistance Program
Hearing Services
Tuition Reimbursement
Smart Dollar Wellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium