Accounting Assistant Job Pullman area,Washington USA,Accounting

Company: VMRD, Inc., Pullman, WA

Job Title:

Accounting Assistant

Type: FT, Non-Exempt

Department:
Finance

Job Summary:

The Accounting Assistant, under general supervision, is responsible for maintaining AR/AP, payroll, credit card, sales tax and other finance-related activities as assigned to support the Finance Director to maintain daily, weekly, and month-end financial activities. The Accounting Assistant will have broad responsibilities and be required to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

Process AR and AP daily, including research necessarily to properly code/process transactions
Review payroll transactions for accuracy, working with employees and supervisors to ensure accuracy and timeliness of entries
Communicate with customers on past due invoices
Review sales tax transactions for accuracy and ensure filings with the state agencies are correct
Post inventory transactions in the accounting system
Prepare and complete reconciliations of multiple financial accounts
Maintain all appropriate records and file systems
Other duties as assigned

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of coworkers
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word
Computerized accounting system experience
Basic understanding of accounting concepts
Experience in handling confidential information in a work environment

Desired Qualifications and

Experience:

2+ years bookkeeping experience
1+ years payroll experience
Experience with Net Suite or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Education, Licenses and

Certifications:

High school degree or equivalent years of experience and training

Physical Requirements for the Job:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Salary Range: $20.00 - 24.00 per hour

Our salary ranges are benchmarked for the eastern Washington region and similar positions. The range listed is just one component of VMRD's total compensation package for full time employees.

Full-Time Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan; and other company-sponsored benefits.

VMRD (Veterinary Medical Research and Development) researches, develops and manufactures veterinary diagnostic test kits and related reagents for distribution in nearly eighty countries. VMRD's services division performs specialized testing of raw materials, cells and seeds for the presence of adventitious agents according to regulatory guidelines for the global veterinary and pharmaceutical industries. VMRD delivers best in class products and services, making a positive impact on animal welfare through diagnostic laboratories, animal producers, veterinary vaccine manufacturers, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies and veterinarians globally.

VMRD's mission is to provide high quality products, services and support to our customers, and to provide a harmonious and rewarding work environment for our employees. As a family centric company, we appreciate work life balance and strive to follow the Golden Rule.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

VMRD, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources by email at or phone at . For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster:
Know Your Rights - Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, available at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.

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