Accounting Assistant

Jet Container Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jet Container Company is seeking a dependable Part-Time Accounting Assistant to support daily accounting and administrative functions in a small corrugated sheet manufacturing operation. This role covers routine transactions, AR/AP support, and month-end reporting as needed.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and able to manage confidential financial information while working independently in a small manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of prior accounting experience is required.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Discretion with confidential information is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and AR transactions.
• Reconciles purchase orders to ship documentation and verifies in system.
• Drafts past-due communications and contacts delinquent account holders.
• Creates reports on current customer account status as requested.
• Researches discrepancies, payments, and past-due amounts.
• Issues credits as directed by Customer Service Manager
• Collaborates with Accounting Manager to reconcile AR periodically.
• Posts AP entries as needed.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials; performs other related duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Sage 100

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Schedule: Part-time, flexible schedule to be discussed, 3-4 hours per day

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Part-Time Accounting Assistant to support the daily accounting and administrative functions of our small corrugated sheet manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for processing routine transactions, assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable, and month-end reporting as needed.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, comfortable working independently, and able to manage confidential financial information in a small manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Reconciles Purchase Orders to ship documentation and verifies in the system
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent account holders to request payment.
• Create reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies, payments, and past-due amounts.
• Issues credits as directed by the Customer Service Manager
• Collaborates with the Accounting Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis.
• Also helps with posting AP entries as needed.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous accounting experience required.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with accounts payable & accounts receivable
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working for a small business or in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Sage 100 or accounting/ERP software.

Work Schedule

This position supports the administrative and financial operations of a small corrugated sheet manufacturing plant. The role primarily involves office-based work and regular communication with plant management and administrative personnel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.