Accounting Assistant (Temporary)

The Plant Company; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Plant Company in Stuarts Draft, Virginia, is seeking a Temporary Accounting Assistant to support our finance team with daily accounting tasks. You’ll handle accounts payable and receivable, data entry, and recordkeeping, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

This role emphasizes detail, organization, and clear communication with vendors and colleagues. Ideal candidates have at least two years in accounting or bookkeeping, familiarity with ERP systems and Excel, and a high school diploma

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and data entry.
• Clear communication and a professional approach with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
• Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, follow established processes, and ask questions when something doesn’t look right.

Responsibilities

• Enter customer invoices, payments, and approved credit memos.
• Review vendor invoices and prepare payments for approval.
• Research account discrepancies and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Reconcile customer and vendor records and assist with month-end tasks.
• Maintain accurate information in accounting systems and spreadsheets.
• Keep supporting documents organized and assist with other accounting projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Good with numbers? Bring your eye for detail to TPC.The Plant Company is looking for a Temporary Accounting Assistant to help our Finance team keep daily accounting work accurate, organized, and moving forward. If you enjoy working with numbers, tracking down discrepancies, and checking the details, we’d like to hear from you.You’ll support accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry, and recordkeeping while working closely with our Accounting Manager.What You’ll DoEnter customer invoices, payments, and approved credit memos.Review vendor invoices and prepare payments for approval.Help research account discrepancies and follow up on outstanding balances.Reconcile customer and vendor records and assist with month-end tasks.Maintain accurate information in accounting systems and spreadsheets.Keep supporting documents organized and assist with other accounting projects.About TPCTPC produces premium tropical houseplants for retailers nationwide from our state-of-the-art, controlled-environment operation in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. As a proud Proven Winners leafjoy partner, we bring together quality plants, innovative products, and dependable service.We believe “together we grow stronger,” a commitment that extends to our employees, vendors, and customers. Our four core values guide how we work:Caring About People, Plants & ProcessGrowth-OrientedCustomer First“Can Do” Attitude with AccountabilityThis is a temporary, full-time position. Assignment details and anticipated duration will be discussed during the hiring process.Ready to put your accounting skills to work? Apply today.Required Skills & AbilitiesStrong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and data entry.Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and basic accounting procedures.Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Excel, and learning accounting software.Clear communication and a professional approach with customers, vendors, and coworkers.Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, follow established processes, and ask questions when something doesn’t look right.Preferred Qualifications & CertificationsExperience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable.Experience entering and maintaining information in an ERP system and working with electronic accounting records.Education & ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required.At least two years of related accounting or bookkeeping experience required.Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.Work Environment & Physical RequirementsPrimarily office-based work involving computer use and handling records, with standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting materials up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.The Plant Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.