Administrative & Accounting Assistant

Interstate All Battery Center; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Batteries is seeking an Office Associate in Mentor, OH to manage a front desk, handle phones, invoices, and basic accounting tasks. You will support distributor operations, process vendor invoices, and handle customer inquiries with a professional demeanor.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, data entry accuracy, and multitasking ability. A customer-facing background and good communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• At least one year of admin support experience in warehouse or retail.
• At least one year of bookkeeping/accounts experience (AP, AR, collections).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong verbal communication and professional etiquette.
• Experience in a customer-facing role is required.
• Ability to multi-task with good organizational skills.
• Works well in a team and maintains accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable, including audits and invoicing.
• Process vendor invoices, purchases, and delivery documents on schedule.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close tasks efficiently.
• Verify deposits and ensure timely posting.
• Upload/download handheld devices and process data accordingly.
• Provide exceptional customer service in person and by phone.
• Support front counter retail as needed; maintain dealer database.
• Assist with inventory counts and research variances; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Multi-line phone handling

Verbal communication

Data entry

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Interstate Batteries is seeking an Office Associate in Mentor, OH to manage a front desk, handle phones, invoices, and basic accounting tasks. You will support distributor operations, process vendor invoices, and handle customer inquiries with a professional demeanor.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, data entry accuracy, and multitasking ability. A customer-facing background and good communication are essential for success.