Accounting Assistant: Data-Driven & Remote Fridays

Jacksons-Food-Stores; Meridian (ID); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksons-Food-Stores is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant with strong Excel skills to join our team in Meridian, ID. You will handle invoices, payments, and receivables under limited supervision, with in-office work Monday-Thursday and remote Fridays.

The role emphasizes data integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams. Prior accounting experience and customer-service orientation are valued.

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

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

Excel

Data entry

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Customer service

Collections

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitask

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Jacksons-Food-Stores is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant with strong Excel skills to join our team in Meridian, ID. You will handle invoices, payments, and receivables under limited supervision, with in-office work Monday-Thursday and remote Fridays.

The role emphasizes data integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams. Prior accounting experience and customer-service orientation are valued.