Accounting Assistant

CAPITAL LUMBER CO; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

TeleDoc

Best Doctors

Life and Disability Insurance (Company

401(k) Plan with Match

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

Capital Lumber Co. is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support accounts receivable/payable and related clerical tasks. The role is hybrid with at least 50% remote work after onboarding.

You will balance daily deposits, research discrepancies, process A/R and A/P, set up new customers, and prepare journal entries, collaborating with branches and the corporate office. Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Accounting/Finance, possess strong attention to detail, and are proficient with Excel/Word, with

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Typing and data entry

Word processing and Excel

Office equipment operation

Ability to follow instructions

Education

B.S. degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Agility

Accounting systems

Excel

Job description

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.

• 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.

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