Tax Associate
November 13, 2024Senior Accountant
April 24, 2025Accounting Assistant 10146
The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for supporting all internal and external accounts receivable functions. Support and manage communication between the Customer Happiness and Finance teams as it relates to order returns and refunds. Provide AR support to the Finance team. Provide AP support to the Lead AP Clerk and Finance Team. Provide General Ledger support to the Accounting Manager.
Main Accountabilities & Activities
- Responsible for daily retrieval, posting and reconciliation of AR payments from External platforms for both US and Canada.
- Responsible for daily retrieval, posting and reconciliation of AR banking activity for both US and Canada.
- Generates, reviews and submits weekly aging reports for both US and Canada
- Responsible for weekly AR cash reconciliations for all AR bank accounts in both US and Canada.
- Responsible for AR month-end close journal entries and other related month-end worksheets
- Responsible for all customer and consultant requests related to AR invoices, refunds and returns.
- Assists Lead AP Clerk with AP invoice retrieval, entry, coding and payment processing.
- Assists Sr Staff Accountant with B/S account reconciliations.
- Coordinates with the Accounting Manager and Chief of Finance on outstanding AR issues, month-end close tasks and concerns, and provides process updates as needed.
- Collaborates with the Accounting Manager, Chief of Finance and Sr Staff Accountant on Finance supporting documentation, reports and other monthly closing responsibilities.
Know-How & Competencies
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including TEAMS and Outlook
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills highly preferred
- 2 – 3 years Accounting experience; A/R and G/L experience is a plus
- Knowledge of SAP By Design is a plus.
- Retail or Consumer Products company experience is a plus.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner in person and via phone or email
Behavioral Competencies
- Self-starter and organized and good time management skills
- Able to prioritize workload based on current needs of the organization and department
- Strong planner and multitasker
- Recognizes when to escalate issues
- Good team player; ability to be flexible
- Ability to work with other departments on collaborative projects and issues.