About the job: Accounting/Logistics Assistant
Our client, a chemical manufacturer, is seeking an Accounting and Logistics Assistant in New York.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage accounting and logistics activities in the United States, including but not limited to:
- Prepare and verify daily reports
- Prepare daily income/sales reports and journal entries
- Handle daily deposits of sales receipts
- Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts
- Communicate with managers and team members on accounting tasks
- Compile monthly reports
- Investigate and collect outstanding invoices
- Input accounts payable expenses
- Prepare and submit monthly payment lists for management approval
- Assist in preparing financial statements
- Reconcile bank accounts, manage AR and AP
- Create invoices, inform payment status, and ensure timely cash collection
- Maintain 100% accuracy in financial reporting
- Complete purchase orders according to customer orders and coordinate with HQ for shipping schedules
- Contact customers to confirm delivery details and address inquiries
- Forward shipping documents to brokers and customers
- Coordinate with forwarding agents and provide updates to customers
- Notify customers of delivery delays in advance
- Record daily PO transactions in the system
- Prepare invoices for billing
- Monitor inventory levels carefully
- Issue purchase orders and send invoices and POs, updating delivery status promptly
- Develop SAP or SAGE processes to upgrade logistics systems
- Maintain detailed filing and shipment tracking methodologies
- Provide weekly or monthly logistics updates to staff
- Ensure customer support is accurate and timely
Skill Requirements:
- Knowledge of accounting and logistics principles
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and self-learning ability
- Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset
- Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office, SAP, or SAGE
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Confident, positive personality, and people skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Quick learner with the ability to manage workload in demanding environments
Office Policy:
Working hours are generally 40 hours per week, from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break between 12:00 noon and 2:00 P.M.
Others:
- Salary: Based on annual salary, paid semi-monthly
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Introductory Period: 3 months
- Performance evaluations conducted annually
- Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401K
- Vacation days: 10-20 days depending on tenure; Sick days: 7 days
- Reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses
- Confidentiality agreement required