CVPartners Hiring for Accounting Assistant Job at San Francisco, CA Full Time

Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Location: San Francisco – remote for now – in the office towards the end of the year.
Internal Job ID: 495869

$30-35/hr.
General Information:
Req#: 12764272
Name: Accounting Assistant
Type: Staffing
Status: Pending
Start: 07/26/2021
End: 10/29/2021

Description:
Reason: Vacant Position
Department: Finance
Job Category: Finance
Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Duties: Initiates wire payments, inputs timely payments in AP module of JDE ERP system, and communicates internally and externally when payments have been made. Must have experience initiating wire payments, in which experience with Wells Fargo Bank is required. Checks and verifies account payable records, prepares invoices and vouchers, types, files, posts ledger and general journal entries, and/or balances accounts payable records. Uses office automated systems to input data, generate reports, conduct specialized research projects and respond to inquiries. May reconcile difficult accounts. May maintain a complete and systematic set of transactions in a specific phase of accounting.
Applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks. Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations. Performs accounting support activities with minimal supervision. Performs weekly check processing. Answers vendor inquiries, resolves most issues and escalates complex vendor issues to management as appropriate. Verifies vendor statements against paid files and contacts vendors regarding discrepancies. Sets up new and maintains existing vendors in the accounting system. Supports the distribution of management reports, expense checks and other materials as assigned. Supports the preparation of accruals on a monthly basis. Calculates and processes quarterly payments for sales and use taxes, as needed. Matches invoices with packing slips, purchase orders and maintains purchase order log. Verifies invoices for proper approval and general ledger codes, escalates non-routine discrepancies to management for resolution. Enters completed and approved invoices into accounting system. Assists with the preparation of weekly cash projections. Assists with the preparation of monthly metrics. Supports testing of accounting system upgrades as assigned Performs other tasks and miscellaneous clerical duties as assigned.

Skills: Strong attention to detail regarding documentation is a must. Good communication skills both oral and written are a must. Good computer and application skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and finance databases are required. Accurate 10 key by touch is highly desired. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with an ability to establish priorities and react quickly and professionally are required. Experience with AP automation software is a plus. Must have an ability to multi-task. Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Keywords:
Education: Requires a minimum of a High School diploma. An AA degree in Accounting or Business Administration is a plus. Equivalent experience may be accepted. A minimum of 4 years working in a finance discipline is required. Experience working in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry is preferred. Must be able to maintain discretion and confidentiality. Must have experience initiating wire payments, in which experience with Wells Fargo Bank is required.

Skills and Experience:
Required Skills:
ACCOUNT PAYABLE
ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
AP
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Additional Skills:
CHECK PROCESSING
CLERICAL
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DATABASES
DOCUMENTATION
EXCEL
FINANCE
GENERAL LEDGER
INVOICES
JOURNAL
PACKING
PAYMENTS
POWERPOINT
PROBLEM-SOLVING
PURCHASE ORDERS
VOUCHERS
WORD
CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTED
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
ERP
JDE
MICROSOFT EXCEL
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
MICROSOFT WORD
RETAIL SALES
Languages:
English
Read
Write
Speak
Minimum Degree Required: Completed High School (Diploma or GED)
Patents: No
Publications: No
Veteran Status: No
# of Positions: 1

Schedule:
Start Date: 07/26/2021
Estimated End Date: 10/29/2021
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Interview Notes:
Financials:
Currency USD

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location