Accounting Assistant

Company: Express EMPLOYEMENT PROFESSIONALS
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Express Employment Professionals of Clearwater is a professional staffing company dedicated to helping local businesses find great people. We are currently seeking an experienced Accounting Associate! Benefits (Express offers benefits from the first day of employment!): Medical, Vision, and Dental Life insurance Referral bonuses WEEKLY pay ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE Summary Performs various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of an operating unit, to include posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting system output, processing payments, posting cash receipts, and/or assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports. Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments and/or vendors to resolve a variety of problems. Assists in performance of various clerical and accounting duties. Duties and Responsibilities Opens, downloads and processes vendor invoices and/or customer receipts as assigned. Builds strong relationships with vendors, customers, accounting team and cross-functional team members. Keeps up-to-date contact information in the relevant ERP system for easy access to all applicable users for vendors and/or customers as needed. Utilizes system generated reports to keep AP and AR accounts current and accurate. Scans documents such as invoices, receipts, shipping documents for document retention purposes. Matches invoices to procurement documents; and verifies invoices for payment. Investigates payment or receipt discrepancies in a timely manner. Contacts departments, customers and/or vendors to resolve problems and expedite payments. Responds to inquiries by telephone or in writing; refers complex problems for solution. Handles cash and cash related transactions. Initiates vendor payments. Posts cash receipts and records daily cash changes. Assists with balancing cash daily. Assists in ordering office supplies. Supports the accounting team as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, audits and filling in when others are on PTO. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and practices. General accounting knowledge a plus. Ability to perform simple accounting procedures. Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures. Basic data entry and/or word processing skills. Records maintenance skills. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Knowledge and exposure of accounting systems a plus. Three Ways to Apply (pick one) Call 727-712-0607 Email Download the Express Jobs APP and submit your APP to Clearwater!

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