Junior Staff Accountant

Baker Commodities; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) With employer contribution

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Company sponsored life insurance

Company sponsored disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Baker Commodities, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented clerical/ accounting support assistant to maintain customer and financial records. You will enter data into proprietary software, track assets and energy usage, and assist with AP vouchers, audits, budgets, and regulatory reporting.

A strong eye for accuracy and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred) and about 1 year in accounting support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience supporting an accounting department.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle files and records with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Enter customer transaction data into proprietary software.
• Track and report fixed asset movement.
• Track and report vehicle fuel usage.
• Track and report facility energy usage.
• Update proprietary software daily with customer transactions.
• Code and submit AP vouchers for processing.
• Assist with regulatory and industry reporting.
• Maintain customer reporting for specific customers and groups.
• Maintain facility petty cash fund.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Assist with annual audit and budget.
• Assist with annual insurance renewal.
• Prepare other reports for management.
• Perform cross training on other staff assignments.

Job description

Description

Safely and effectively perform general clerical duties including calculating, posting, and verifying information to maintain customer records, material records, accounting records and financial data.

Please see our website for more information regarding Baker Commodities, Inc. www.bakercommodities.com

Compensation and Benefits

• $27.00 hourly
• Medical, dental and vision coverage offered
• 401(k) With employer contribution
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Company sponsored short and long-term disability?
• Pet Insurance

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enter customer transaction data into proprietary software
• Track and report fixed asset movement
• Track and report vehicle fuel usage
• Track and report facility energy usage
• Update proprietary software daily with customer transactions
• Support division management team where necessary
• Code and submit AP vouchers for processing
• Assist with regulatory and industry reporting
• Maintain customer reporting for specific customers and groups
• Maintain facility petty cash fund
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Assist with annual audit
• Assist with annual budget
• Assist with annual insurance renewal
• Prepare other reports for management
• Perform special projects as needed
• Perform cross training on other staff assignments
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
• Follow department and company procedures
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time as business needs evolve over time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional Certifications, Education, Experience and Travel Requirements

• Clerical skills such as handling files and records and typing
• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem solving and follow through skills
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook),
• High school diploma or equivalent; College degree preferred
• 1 year experience providing support in an accounting department
• Less than 5% travel requirement

Physical Demands/Requirements:

Constantly (over 2/3):

• Operates computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine and printer.
• Remain in a stationary position for 50% or more of the time
• Review documents, organizes data and detects accuracy of information

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

• Moves throughout office accessing files, office machinery, etc.
• Communicates with co-workers and exchanges accurate information in-person, telephonically and via electronic devices/e-mail

Occasionally (under 1/3):

• Moves materials or documents up to 25 lbs

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with?manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due ?to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies. ?

EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. ?