Accounting Assistant

The Wireline Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wireline Group in Houston seeks an Accounting Assistant to support the Financial Controller with day-to-day accounting, including AP/AR, recordkeeping, and reporting. You will help ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and maintain organized financial records.

Responsibilities include assisting with month-end close, maintaining vendor/customer files, and supporting audits and financial reporting as requested by the Financial Controller, while upholding quality

Qualifications

• Accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Able to read and write clearly.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and match POs to invoices.
• Assist with accounts receivable, generating customer invoices from work orders.
• Maintain vendor and customer files and records.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile credit card and fuel card statements.
• Prepare financial reports and summaries as requested by the Financial Controller.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading & writing

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting or finance (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

As the Accounting Assistant, you will be asked to support the Financial Controller with day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial recordkeeping. The Accounting Assistant reports to the Financial Controller (or assigned AP/AR Clerk) and is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and reports.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Assist with accounts payable functions, including matching POs to work orders and invoices.
• Assist with accounts receivable functions, including verifying work orders to generate customer invoices.
• Maintain vendor and customer files and records.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in reconciling credit card and fuel card statements.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and summaries as requested by the Financial Controller.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation.
• Support and participate in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program to conform to API Q2 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting Quality Objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education; associate degree in accounting or finance preferred.

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or related administrative roles.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office.
• Basic understanding of AP/AR processes.

Knowledge and Skills

• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Basic reading comprehension and writing skills are required.
• Basic computer skills are preferred.
• Ability to work and communicate well with customers and employees.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Sitting, bending, standing, walking, 8+ hours per day.
• Able to lift 10+ lbs.
• Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.

Others

• Attention to detail.
• Produce error-free work.
• Deadline-oriented.
• Make sure that customer requests come first.
• Self-starter who thinks of innovative, faster ways to accomplish tasks.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and able to adapt to our dynamic environment.