Shawmut Equipment Company, Inc Hiring for Accounting Assistant Job at Manchester, CT Full Time

Accounting Assistant

Office/Location: Manchester, CT

Job Description:

Controller seeks motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented individual for a full-time position assisting with the day-to-day processing of accounts payable, vendor payments, accounts receivable, cash receipts, collections. Assist with vendor and customer inquiries, maintain accounting files, bank recs, sales support tasks and assists with phones.

Shawmut Equipment Company, Inc. is a family owned and run business, which has been serving the crane industry since 1957, with our highest focus being customer satisfaction. The office is a fast-paced environment where employee must be willing to assist various departments with several different tasks. Must have effective communication and writing skills with individuals of all backgrounds, ability to multi-task and establish priorities, and work independently with minimal assistance. Must pay close attention to detail and have strong organizational skills. Meet strict deadlines and maintain confidentiality. Candidate should possess outstanding data entry skills and have prior experience in spreadsheet and ERP systems.

Daily tasks include but are not limited to:

– A/P: Verify and enter vendor invoices, process vendor payments and disburse checks in a timely manner

– A/R: Assist in processing daily invoices/credits, deposit checks, apply cash receipts and collect past due invoices

– Assemble documents that require classification of accounting codes and expenditure codes

– Respond to customer inquiries with regard to A/R and A/P

– Responsible for all A/P and A/R mailings

– Filing of accounting documents and invoices

– Research, track and resolve accounting problems

– Assist with other related duties and special projects, as assigned

– Assist accounting personnel

– Support management and sales departments with other accounting procedures and requests

– Various administrative tasks, as assigned

Employee would be expected to assume responsibility of these tasks and take the initiative to suggest ideas to improve office efficiency.

Skills: Oral and written communication, social media expertise, computer literacy, telephone etiquette, customer service, time management, professionalism, and organization. Detail oriented, organization, prioritizing, multi-tasking. Problem solving and follow-up. Applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 precautions are in place.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location