Accounting Assistant

U-Pull-It; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

U-Pull-It is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join its Omaha corporate office. This hands-on, full-time role supports accounts payable, daily check processing, timekeeping, and related accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with the sales team, manage mail and filing, assist in payroll duties, and provide ad-hoc analyses. Strong Excel and financial software skills are required; 2+ years in AR/AP preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year accounts receivable/payable experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and record daily check payments and uploads for purchases.
• Ensure all daily checks are processed for upload to the financial system.
• Process incoming cash sales transactions for bank deposits.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Excel skills

Financial software

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

Job description

Accounting Assistant

We seek a highly skilled professional, an Accounting Specialist, who will actively work within the Accounting Team to manage accounts payable, daily check processing, assisting in timekeeping activities, and other duties as determined appropriate. Due to growth, we are expanding our current accounting functions, and this growth is part of an exciting new dynamic for career development. This hands‑on, full‑time position is located at our corporate office in Omaha, NE.

Essential Functions:

• Process and record daily check payment uploads being processed for purchases of raw materials and vehicles for processing within the operations of the entity. Work with Sales team to ensure accuracy in processing through the bank’s positive pay functionality. Respond to questions from the bank related to uploaded transactions & submit exceptions to accountant for research and review.
• Ensure all daily checks are processed for upload to the financial system.
• Process incoming cash sales transactions for bank deposits.
• Support weekly payroll processing through management of timekeeping activities; responding to employee inquiries and resolving exceptions
• Generate daily worksheet to update parts sales.
• Open & sort mail
• Greet visitors to the office.
• Ensure all departmental filing including accounts payables, sales, and bank transaction receipts is completed
• Make money deposit "runs" as needed.
• Serve as backup for accounts payable data entries
• Assist the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and other projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience that shows an ability to utilize financial software, Excel spreadsheets, and other office tools
• Excellent attention to detail and result oriented.
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability
• Professional disposition when liaising with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Energetic and strong work ethic with the ability to work both independently and in team environment
• Ability to work under pressure with fluctuating demands and deadlines
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new applications

Qualifications:

• Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2-year accounts receivable / payable experience.
• Associate degree in accounting or business administration preferred.
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet required timetables.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Market-based hourly pay

Expected hours: 35-40 hours per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday - Friday
• Occasional Saturday hours may be required

Work Location: In person (5703 South 60th Street, Omaha, NE 68117)