Detail-Oriented Accounting Assistant (AR/AP & Month-End)

PlayCore Holdings, Inc.; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayCore Holdings, Inc. in San Marcos, TX seeks an Accounting Assistant to support the Accounting Department with month-end close, project costing, AR, AP, banking, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

This role favors an organized, detail-oriented candidate with a BS in Accounting and 3+ years of relevant experience; Excel proficiency and Sage experience are a plus. Strong communication with customers, vendors, and internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 3+ years relevant accounting experience, including AP/AR, reconciliations, cash processing, and month-end activities.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial record keeping.
• Experience with deadlines and multiple accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cash receipt deposits and process customer payments accurately and timely. Maintain complete accounts receivable records and professional communication with customers on behalf of the company.
• Reconcile company deposits held with customers, maintain supporting documentation, track timelines and deadlines, and proactively communicate changes or outstanding items to management.
• Review and process customer invoices based on documentation received from the Sales Department, ensuring information is accurate and complete before processing.
• Support month-end close and bookkeeping activities by preparing and maintaining reconciled accounts receivable journals, customer deposit records, aging reports, projections, and other supporting schedules.
• Process vendor payments accurately and according to established timelines. Maintain organized vendor account records and professional working relationships with vendors.
• Reconcile company deposits held with vendors, research and respond to vendor inquiries, maintain appropriate documentation, track deadlines, and communicate outstanding issues to management.
• Support bookkeeping and financial reporting by maintaining reconciled accounts payable journals, cash disbursements, aging reports, projections, overhead expenses, conversions, and sales tax records.
• Prepare bank deposits and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Assist with project costing, account reconciliations, and other accounting activities as needed to support accurate financial reporting.
• Review work for accuracy and completeness, identify discrepancies, and follow through on outstanding items until resolved.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation in accordance with established accounting procedures and company requirements.
• Manage multiple recurring responsibilities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties and accounting-related responsibilities as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Accounts receivable experience

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

3+ years accounting experience

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PlayCore Holdings, Inc. in San Marcos, TX seeks an Accounting Assistant to support the Accounting Department with month-end close, project costing, AR, AP, banking, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

This role favors an organized, detail-oriented candidate with a BS in Accounting and 3+ years of relevant experience; Excel proficiency and Sage experience are a plus. Strong communication with customers, vendors, and internal teams is essential.