Accounting Assistant

Bordner Home Improvement; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

PTO and sick time

Company holidays and employee events

Training and opportunities to grow

Team-oriented work environment

Starting pay $22/hour

Job summary

Bordner Home Improvement is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our team in Missouri. Starting at $22/hour, with pay based on experience, this role supports accounts receivable, payroll, commissions, job costing, and general accounting tasks to keep our financial operations running smoothly.

We value detail-oriented, organized, and dependable team players who can handle confidential information and work both independently and with colleagues across payroll, project management, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payments, account reconciliation, and outstanding balances
• Assist with weekly and biweekly payroll processing for employees and subcontractors
• Calculate, review, and process employee commissions and bonuses
• Assist with job costing, ensuring labor, materials, and other job expenses are accurately recorded
• Review job costs and investigate discrepancies or unexpected variances
• Reconcile accounts and assist with month-end accounting tasks
• Enter and maintain accurate financial information in company and accounting systems
• Research and resolve billing, payment, payroll, commission, and job-costing issues
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets for management
• Work closely with Coordinators, Project Managers, Payroll, and Accounting teams
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Assist with general accounting and administrative tasks as needed
• Handle confidential employee and company financial information with discretion
• Help identify problems and find solutions before they become bigger problems

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bordner Home Improvement is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team!

Starting at $22/hour, with pay based on experience

If you're someone who loves numbers, catches the little details others miss, and likes knowing that your work actually makes a difference, this could be a great fit.

This isn't your typical "sit in a corner and enter numbers all day" accounting position. You'll play an important role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly, with responsibilities including accounts receivable, payroll, commissions, job costing, reconciliations, and general accounting support.

We're looking for someone who is organized, dependable, thinks before they act, and takes pride in doing things the right way.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $22/hour, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• PTO and sick time
• Company holidays and employee events
• Training and opportunities to grow
• A team-oriented work environment
• The opportunity to be part of a winning team that takes pride in doing things the right way

What You'll Do

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payments, account reconciliation, and outstanding balances
• Assist with weekly and biweekly payroll processing for employees and subcontractors
• Calculate, review, and process employee commissions and bonuses
• Assist with job costing, ensuring labor, materials, and other job expenses are accurately recorded
• Review job costs and investigate discrepancies or unexpected variances
• Reconcile accounts and assist with month-end accounting tasks
• Enter and maintain accurate financial information in company and accounting systems
• Research and resolve billing, payment, payroll, commission, and job-costing issues
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets for management
• Work closely with Coordinators, Project Managers, Payroll, and Accounting teams
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Assist with general accounting and administrative tasks as needed
• Handle confidential employee and company financial information with discretion
• Help identify problems and find solutions before they become bigger problems

What We're Looking For

You don't have to know everything on day one. We're looking for someone who has a solid foundation and the right mindset.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are

• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Organized and good at managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information
• A problem solver who thinks things through
• Someone who follows processes but can recognize when something doesn't look right
• Dependable and takes ownership of their work
• Comfortable working independently while also being part of a team
• Able to work with confidential information
• Comfortable working in Excel and learning new software and systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing accuracy

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience in accounting, Accounts Receivable, payroll, bookkeeping, or a related field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Bonus Points If You Have

• An Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Experience with accounts receivable, payroll, or commissions
• Experience with job costing
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems
• Construction or home improvement industry experience

Why Bordner?

At Bordner Home Improvement, we believe in doing things at a higher standard. We want people who take ownership and care about their work.

We're not looking for someone who simply wants to check boxes and collect a paycheck. We're looking for someone who wants to learn, contribute, solve problems, and take pride in being ridiculously good at what they do.

Curious What It's Like To Have a Career With Bordner? Check Out This Quick Video To Get a Feel For Our Team And Culture

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkTXf6RGKPY

If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you!