Accounting Assistant

Putnam Plastics Corporation; Dayville (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam Plastics Corporation in Dayville, CT is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support AR, AP, payroll, and general ledger activities within the Finance department. This role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma with experience in accounting, proficiency in Excel and a financial accounting system, and strong data-entry skills. This is an on-site position with full benefits.

Qualifications

• : High School Diploma plus four years of accounting experience (A/R and A/P) required.
• : Experience with a financial accounting system and strong computing skills.
• : Proficient in Excel and 10-key by touch.

Responsibilities

• : Perform accounts receivable activities including recording customer payments, researching and applying unallocated amounts, and collection efforts.
• : Perform accounts payable and purchasing activities including coding invoices and 1099s.
• : Complete month-end and year-end close tasks and reconciliations.
• : Provide payroll entry support and related reporting.
• : Assist with financial analysis and maintenance of retention files.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Payroll

Excel

Financial Software

10-key by touch

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Putnam Plastics Corporation (PPC) is the Industry Leading Manufacturer of Life-Saving medical device components for over 42 years. We are looking for people who want to invest in their future and the future of PPC community. Please refer to our website at putnamplastics.com/about/career-opportunities for more information. This is a summary only. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are an EEO employer.

The Accounting Assistant will fully support the Finance department by performing Accounting Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets and Payroll Entry Duties.

• Performs accounts receivable activities including recording customer’s payments, researching and applying unallocated amounts received, monitoring aging, contacting customers for collection on past dues, and collecting and reviewing customer applications.
• Performs accounts payable and purchasing activities including coding and entering invoices, applying sales and use tax knowledge to purchases, completing tax exemption certificates, and 1099 activities and Check/Credit Card Payments.
• Completes month end and year end activities timely and accurately. This includes, but is not limited to, running reports, posting general ledger entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Provides support to the overall success of the financial department by assisting in financial management and analysis as requested and organizing and maintaining retention files for designated required periods of time.
• Performs Payroll Entry functions such as review timesheets, process payroll, generate reports, process 401k payments and other payroll functions as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma plus four years of experience processing A/P and A/R transactions, preferred Associates or Bachelors.
• Must have strong computer experience including experience with a financial accounting system.
• Additional required computer experience includes Microsoft Office, strong lExcel experience, and a 10-key by touch.
• Must be able to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately.
• Must have strong analytical/problem solving skills as well as a firm understanding of the accounting process and the basic accounting principles.
• Position requires data entry and regular use of computer/keyboard/mouse for extended periods of time.