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Accounting Assistant

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We have an immediate need Accounting Assistant - A/P for a variety of tasks associated with the Accounting function, to include: processing, reconciling and paying all incoming invoices; update cash flow for cash disbursements, monitoring cash flow and vendor credit terms. In addition, performs a variety of miscellaneous support tasks for the Controller.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Processes paperwork from received purchase orders as evidenced by goods received notes or "GRN's", as well as incoming invoices. Reconcile discrepancies between GRNÕs and the associated vendor invoices with appropriate departments prior to clearing the purchase orders and payment.
• Processes invoices with discounts, expenses reports, freight bills and other miscellaneous invoices.
• Update cash flow for all disbursements processed.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous support tasks and special projects

Two years of college education in business, accounting or other related coursework and a minimum three years of experience in an office environment requiring some involvement with financial reporting and accounting function. Knowledge of common office practices and processes. Knowledge of common budget/accounting practices and processes, records control, etc. Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Billing practices. Familiarity with different types of paperwork encountered when working accounts payable area (i.e., invoices, expenses reports, freight bills, computer reports, etc.) Mathematical ability and aptitude. Ability to organize and efficiently work with a large volume of information. Ability to operate the personal computer to use the various software packages required to perform job tasks.