Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Assistant

EE Schenck Co.; Delaware; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Two dental plans

Vision

Flexible spending account

Paid parental leave

16 days of Paid Time Off

8 ½ paid holidays

Floating birthday holiday

Job summary

EE Schenck Co. is seeking a full-time Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Assistant in Delaware. The role involves setting up new customer accounts, processing credit applications, managing vendor invoices, and ensuring accurate account updates. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in AR and AP, preferably with an associate's degree in accounting. Benefits include medical plans, paid time off, and a structured workweek with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year each of AR and AP experience.
• Preferred three years each of AR and AP experience.

Responsibilities

• Setting up new customer accounts.
• Oversee account updates.
• Contact customers to make account updates.
• Process credit applications.
• Match receivers with invoices.
• Check invoices against purchase orders.
• Issue checks to vendors and employees.

Skills

Knowledge of basic accounting

Knowledge of standard accounts receivable and accounts payable practices

Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel

Intermediate math skills

Ability to multi-task and stay organized

Good communication and customer service skills

Education

Associate's degree (or higher) in Accounting or related field

Tools

Integrated ERP and accounting system

Job description

About the Position

EE Schenck Company, a nationally recognized leader in high quality fabrics and notions for the last century, is seeking a full time Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Assistant for our fabric and notions wholesale distribution business.

The AR/AP Assistant works with the Credit manager in setting up new customer accounts, processing credit applications and contacting customers regarding various account updates as needed. In addition, this individual assists the Accounts Payable Specialist in processing and filing of vendor invoices, overhead invoices and employee expenses. May also issue checks as a backup to the Accounts Payable Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Setting up new customer accounts
• Oversee account updates
• Contact customers to make account updates
• Process credit applications
• Match receivers with invoices
• Check invoices against purchase orders
• Issue checks to vendors and employees

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• One year each of AR and AP experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree (or higher) in Accounting or related field
• Three years each of AR and AP experience

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic accounting
• Knowledge of standard accounts receivable and accounts payable practices and procedures
• Experience using an integrated ERP and accounting system
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel
• Intermediate math skills
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized
• Good communication and customer service skills

Benefits

We also offer a regular workweek schedule with occasional overtime. A range of benefits is offered for you and your family – medical plan options, two dental plans, vision, flexible spending account, etc. We also offer 8 ½ paid holidays, 16 days of Paid Time Off in your first year, a floating birthday holiday and paid parental leave.