Accounting Assistant Position Summary: This position will be responsible for performing a range of technical/clerical support services in accounting; verifying and documenting company accounts receivable/payable transactions. The Accounting Assistant will be working closely with other branches to accomplish the company’s goals. This role will be hybrid with at least 50% remote work after onboarding.
- Balancing of daily deposits through lockbox upload, coding, and applying payments on a daily basis
- Research and resolve discrepancies and exceptions
- Be the liaison between the corporate office and our branches questions regarding customer payments
- Acquire full-cycle Accounting Processing of A/R and A/P
- Setup new customers in accounting system
- Prepares journal entries/check requests
- Assist with Monthly Accounts Receivable divisional reporting
- Cross-train with Accounts Payable
- Learn the Bank Reconciliation process
- Learn monthly filing and distribution of accounting documents.
- Complete additional duties/projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- B.S. degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
- Demonstrated history of going above and beyond
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
- Ability to use office equipment, computer terminal, calculator and copier
- Ability to use spreadsheet and word-processing programs
- Individual must exhibit very strong attention to detail
- It is vital for the work output to be of very high quality, with correct results, time and time again
Abilities
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Accurate and detail oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and relate effectively, productively, and positively with other co-workers, branches, and other outside organizations
- Knowledge of or ability to learn various accounting processes, including use of industry specific software like Agility
- Typing and data entry skills
- Ability to use a 10-key calculator accurately by touch
- Proficient in Word, Intermediate Excel, Outlook, and accounting systems
Work Environment
• Work is performed indoors in a climate controlled environment
Our Benefits
We are in the people business, we just happen to sell lumber... so you can have GREAT BENEFITS!
- Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- TeleDoc
- Best Doctors
- Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Match Percentage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hearing Services
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Smart Dollar
- Wellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and accounting systems
- Ability to learn industry-specific accounting software such as Agility
- Strong attention to detail and consistently accurate work
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with coworkers, branches, and outside organizations
- Typing and data entry skills
- Ability to use a 10-key calculator accurately by touch
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to use office equipment, computers, calculators, and copiers
- Demonstrated history of going above and beyond
What We Do
Capital Lumber Company is a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the Western United States. The company provides high-quality wood products and services, including sales, market development, inventory management, and distribution within the building materials industry. They are dedicated to providing unequaled service to customers and fairness with suppliers while offering specialty products like engineered wood and trim.
