Accounting Assistant

I. Job Summary

Ensures accurate accounting records for receipts and/or disbursements within the company.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Performs a variety of clerical and entry-level bookkeeping and accounting tasks, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting and other records, and preparing financial, statistical, and/or technical reports.
• Receives and/or distributes funds related to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Posts journal, ledger, or voucher books of accounts from supporting data by hand or machine.
• Balances individual account books.
• Verifies computer printouts reflecting status of accounts.
• Issues checks from departmental accounts.
• Prepares and mails bills or statements or prepares lists of outstanding bills payable.
• Computes and records charges, refunds, or cost of lost or damaged goods.
• May prepare summary sheets or other work papers for supervisors use in preparing comprehensive financial statements.
• May audit and proof accounting or other reports for clerical accuracy and conformance to departmental procedures.

This job has no supervisory duties.

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education:

High school diploma or GED (accredited)

Experience:

Zero (0) to four (4) years of relevant experience (in addition to education requirements)

None required.

None required.

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is: hybrid office setting in Windsor, CT
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The expected base pay range for this hybrid position across the U.S. is $21.74-$31.26/hour. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.