ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Position summary:  The Accounting Assistant has the primary responsibility of supporting the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payables department. This includes but is not limited to developing, implementing, and maintaining systems, procedures, and policies for accounting functions for multiple departments.

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Qualifications

·       Must have a knack for numbers and experience working with a budget

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive attitude

·       Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow up are critical

·       Flexible schedule with Monday – Friday availability

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Follow up and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner

·       Processing invoices for AP

·       Quick books processing

·       Coding in Great Plains

·       Data entry and filing tasks

·       Responding to emails and answering phone calls

·       Complete retail credit card slips daily

·       Responsible for deposits and petty cash

·       Responsible for mailing items in a timely manner

·       Ability to fill in as needed if other accountants are out

·       Assist General Manager as needed

Abilities, Skills, and Requirements

·       Great Plains experience strongly preferred

·       Experience working with Quick books

·       High level of experience using Excel and other tools to analyze data

·       Ability to concurrently perform multiple tasks and prioritize

·       Ability to effectively communicate, be a functional resource to others, and work well with others

Professionalism

We work to maintain a friendly and laid-back work environment however, there must always be a high level of professionalism in this workplace. Friendly and considerate interaction with co-workers, vendors, and customers must always be a top priority. We take pride in everything we do -- no task is too small to be done without care. An overall positive attitude while focusing on the task at hand, and emphasis on teamwork is imperative. This position requires a person who seeks professional and personal growth and who wants to make improvements and additions where needed. This person goes above and beyond to consider what is best for our customers, co-workers, and the whole body of our organization.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Texas Coffee Traders reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Coffee Traders and its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.