Accounting Assistant

Capital Lumber Company; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

TeleDoc

Best Doctors

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

Capital Lumber Company is seeking an Accounting Assistant to provide technical/clerical accounting support, verify and document accounts receivable/payable transactions, and collaborate with branches to meet company goals. The role is hybrid with at least 50% remote work after onboarding.

Responsibilities include daily deposit balancing, researching discrepancies, full-cycle A/R/A/P processing, and journal entries. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Very high attention to detail and quality output.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to use office equipment, calculator, and accounting software like Agility.

Responsibilities

• Balancing of daily deposits through lockbox upload, coding, and applying payments daily.
• Research and resolve discrepancies and exceptions.
• Liaise between corporate office and branches on customer payments.
• Full-cycle A/R and A/P processing.
• Setup new customers in accounting system.
• Prepare journal entries and check requests.
• Assist with monthly A/R divisional reporting.
• Cross-train with A/P.
• Learn Bank Reconciliation process.
• Learn monthly filing and distribution of accounting documents.
• Complete additional duties/projects as assigned.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: AZ Corp - Phoenix, AZ 85016

Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Accounting Assistant Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for performing a range of technical/clerical support services in accounting; verifying and documenting company accounts receivable/payable transactions. The Accounting Assistant will be working closely with other branches to accomplish the company’s goals. This role will be hybrid with at least 50% remote work after onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Balancing of daily deposits through lockbox upload, coding, and applying payments on a daily basis
• Research and resolve discrepancies and exceptions
• Be the liaison between the corporate office and our branches questions regarding customer payments
• Acquire full-cycle Accounting Processing of A/R and A/P
• Setup new customers in accounting system
• Prepares journal entries/check requests
• Assist with Monthly Accounts Receivable divisional reporting
• Cross-train with Accounts Payable
• Learn the Bank Reconciliation process
• Learn monthly filing and distribution of accounting documents.
• Complete additional duties/projects as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• B.S. degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• Demonstrated history of going above and beyond
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Ability to use office equipment, computer terminal, calculator and copier
• Ability to use spreadsheet and word-processing programs
• Individual must exhibit very strong attention to detail
• It is vital for the work output to be of very high quality, with correct results, time and time again

Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Accurate and detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and relate effectively, productively, and positively with other co-workers, branches, and other outside organizations
• Knowledge of or ability to learn various accounting processes, including use of industry specific software like Agility
• Typing and data entry skills
• Ability to use a 10-key calculator accurately by touch
• Proficient in Word, Intermediate Excel, Outlook, and accounting systems

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate controlled environment

Our Benefits

We are in the people business, we just happen to sell lumber... so you can have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• TeleDoc
• Best Doctors
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Match Percentage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hearing Services
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Smart Dollar
• Wellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium