Accounting Assistant

Jacksons Food Stores, Inc.; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits

401k match

Profit sharing

Bonuses and performance-based raises

Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5250 a 1

Store and Fuel employee discounts

Up to 60% same day pay

Job summary

Jacksons Food Stores, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant to join our team in Meridian, Idaho. The role focuses on Excel-based data manipulation, invoice processing, and customer payments under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate should have a history of reliability, strong attention to detail, and the ability to research discrepancies. This full-time position offers growth, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts receivable/payable processes.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manipulate data.
• Attention to detail with minimal errors.
• Good communication with internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sort documents for data entry into accounting systems.
• Verify source documents for accuracy and reconcile data.
• Process customer invoices and daily EFT settlements.
• Set up new customer accounts and confirm information with customers.
• Process vendor invoices and obtain payment approval.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve billing issues.
• Report daily bank activity to management.
• Perform account research and support internal/external customers.
• Assist with other reconciliations and special projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data entry

Accounts receivable/payable

Attention to detail

Customer service

Analytical skills

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Pay: $20.00-$22.00/hr.

Jacksons is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant with a high level of skills in Microsoft Excel and data manipulation to join our team. If you’re reliable and eager to learn, then this is the right job for you! The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who can rise to the challenge. Under limited supervision, this position will conduct complex discrepancy research; process invoices, process/post customer payments and collect past due receivables on assigned customer accounts by means of standard communication both internally and externally in a fast-paced environment.

Shift: Full-time Monday - Friday

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare, compile, and sort documents for data entry into accounting systems.


• Evaluate source documents for accuracy, reconcile and verify data for entry, and modify where necessary.


• Process and create customer invoices, daily EFT settlements and post customer payments.


• Set up new customer accounts, ensure receipt of account information and perform verbal confirmations with customer.


• Process vendor invoices through accounts payable software to obtain payment approval according to company policy.


• Communicate with vendors and resolve payment or billing issues.


• Report on daily bank activity to management.


• Process deposits including coding and posting payments.


• Conduct account research and provide support for internal and external customers.


• Other reconciliations, duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Prior accounts receivable, payable, or other accounting related experience preferred.


• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency (Excel test may be required)


• A history of providing excellent customer service and knowledge of collections.


• A high degree of effectiveness with exceptional attention to detail, can complete work with minimal errors and are able to find solutions to issues.


• Accurate data entry, with strong analytical skills and ability to multitask.


• A high level of productivity – You work efficiently, are well organized, and prioritize work properly to meet demands.


• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization.


• Effectiveness in working both as a team and independently with minimal direction.


• Strong initiative, problem solving, and resolution skills


• A fun work environment with a family centric environment.


• Competitive compensation, opportunities for career advancement, and flexible work schedules.


• Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits within 30 days


• 401k match, profit sharing, bonuses, and performance-based raises.


• Up to 60% same day pay


• Store and Fuel employee discounts.


• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5250 a year)


• And more!

Physical Demand:

Office work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. This role may occasionally require standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, or stooping.

Jackson Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will ensure that applicants and employees are given equal opportunities in employment and contracting activities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. #Zip