Accounting Assistant

Mazzella; Sheffield Lake (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Metals is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Collections. The role includes managing office supplies, coordinating services, and providing administrative support to the Finance team.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, with 1+ year accounting/finance experience and strong communication and computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential; drug screen, physical and E-Verify may be required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year accounting/finance experience preferred.
• Accounts payable experience strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical, conceptual, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent math skills and PC literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to multi-task.
• Must successfully complete drug screen, physical and E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, check requests, and expense reports within established service level agreement timelines.
• Ensure all invoices have proper G/L coding and follow established approval guidelines.
• Process new vendor forms ensuring W-9’s are received and filed in compliance with annual 1099 filing.
• Complete proper documents for new customer additions and credit limits in accordance with company guidelines.
• Process new and existing customer data, including address changes, name changes, ship addresses, tax status, etc. in a timely manner.
• Assist with Collection calls.
• Maintain an adequate level of office supplies.
• Coordinate cleaning, pest, and other office services.
• Manage mailing subscriptions.
• Sort incoming mail; separate and distribute appropriately.
• Answer company phones.
• Provide administrative support to the Corporate Leadership team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting/Finance experience

Accounts payable experience

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accounting/Finance coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Sheffield Metals Accounting Assistant is responsible for assisting the accounting department with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Collections. Manages the office supplies, cleaning, and other services. Provides general administrative support to the SMI Finance team.

Brief Description

Position Summary

The Sheffield Metals Accounting Assistant is responsible for assisting the accounting department with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Collections. Manages the office supplies, cleaning, and other services. Provides general administrative support to the SMI Finance team.

Requirements

Job Duties

• Accurately process invoices, check requests and expense reports within established service level agreement timelines
• Ensure all invoices have proper G/L coding and follow established approval guidelines
• Process new vendor forms ensuring W-9’s are received and filed in compliance with annual 1099 filing
• Complete proper documents for new customer additions and credit limits in accordance with company guidelines
• Process new and existing customer data, including address changes, name changes, ship addresses, tax status, etc. in a timely manner
• Assist with Collection calls
• Maintain an adequate level of office supplies
• Coordinate cleaning, pest, and other office services
• Manage mailing subscriptions
• Sort incoming mail; separate and distribute appropriately
• Answer company phones
• Provide administrative support to the Corporate Leadership team
• Other duties as assigned

Summary

Education

A high school diploma or GED is required; college level coursework in accounting or finance is preferred

Experience & Skills

• At least 1 year of accounting/finance experience preferred
• Experience in accounts payable is strongly preferred
• Requires solid written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and decision making skills are required
• Excellent math skills and overall PC literacy (Microsoft Office) are required
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to multi-task
• Must successfully complete drug screen, physical and E-Verify

SMI Core Values

• Hungry – want to win! Industrious; ambitious
• Humble – understand your strengths & weaknesses; values others; good with people
• Committed – to the team, yourself, and the company with an infections attitude

EOE/Drug Free Workplace