Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant manages accounts receivable, payable, property, and construction tasks, including underwriting private loans. Key responsibilities involve assisting with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and administrative duties, demonstrating strong time management and problem-solving skills. Reporting to the International Finance Manager, the role offers opportunities for career growth and requires fostering professional relations with stakeholders to ensure efficient financial management.

An Overview of Accounting Assistant

Job Description Responsibilities and Qualifications
1. The Accounting Assistant will partner with leaders on our property in all accounting-related matters in running their business units. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting a hotel, 2 restaurants, 3 retail shops, a lounge, banquet team, outdoor attraction, and more. This position reports directly to the Arbor Day Farm Accounting Manager, who offices out of the Arbor Day Foundation headquarters in Lincoln, NE but splits time between both locations.

• Providing superior service and modeling professionalism to all Arbor Day Farm guests, internal and external, at all times.
• Handles all aspects of Accounts Receivable for Lied Lodge.
• Performs general cashiering duties including checking bank deposit for EFT’s.
• Handles office supply ordering process for NE City.
• Assists with completion of Lodge sales tax reconciliation at end of month.
• Responsible for the daily reconciliation and deposit preparation for the bank for monies at Lied Lodge.
• Provide cash control services for retail outlets on Applejack weekend.
• Assists with balancing credit card activity for Lodge and Gift Shops.
• Reviews Lodge activity for sales tax exemptions situations.
• Checks packages attached to guest rooms prior to arrival.
• Reviews banquet ticket codes and posts tickets.
• Ability to provide world-class service to guests & Team Members.
• Dedication to providing exceptional customer service.
• Familiarity with computer programs such as Microsoft Office applications, ERP and POS systems.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to view a computer screen for several hours at a time.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems in a professional and productive manner.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of Accounting experience or 2 year degree with an Accounting emphasis; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant work experience preferred, including accounting exposure to retail, inventories, sales tax, hospitality industry, etc.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality relating to all business information, capable of a high degree of accuracy and 10-key by touch.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

2. The Accounting Assistant is self-motivated with strong time management skills capable of multi-tasking and problem-solving. This is a high-volume, fast-paced position with plenty of opportunity for advancement and growth.

• Reconcile AP, AR, & prepare the chq.
• Assist the controller in the month end process & Reconciliation.
• Monthly reconciliation of inventory schedules.
• Monthly reconciliation of finance receivables.
• Monthly reconciliation of the aftermarket sales schedule.
• Monitor the floor plan account to ensure all payments are made within guidelines.
• Post dealer trade deals and journal entries.
• Post all new factory-ordered vehicle inventory.

Accounting Assistant

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years of similar work experience within the Automotive Industry.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Highly efficient and extremely organized.
• Knowledge and understanding of the overall operation of a retail automotive dealership accounting procedures.
• 180 & CDK/ADP experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge on Excel & MS Office applications.
• Accounting education is preferred.
• Exceptional oral & written communication skills.

3. We are looking for a part-time Accounting Assistant to join our Norwalk, Connecticut office (25-30 hours per week). You will have extensive Accounts Payable experience and will be responsible for all aspects of maintaining the purchase ledger of Albourne America LLC.

• Creating new suppliers in accounting system, including the collection and filing of new supplier forms, W9s, and ACH information.
• Processing of supplier invoices, checking authorization, matching, batching, coding and posting.
• Preparing weekly supplier payments ensuring accuracy and integrity of payment details and prepare corresponding bank entries.
• Ensuring that supplier statements are reconciled to a consistently high standard and where necessary, pro-actively following up and resolving any differences.
• Dealing with supplier invoice queries.
• Preparing and processing staff expenses on monthly basis to include; distribution of credit card statements, receiving relevant expense forms, processing payments for submission and verification.
• Maintaining the…