NECI Looking for Accounting Assistant at Mansfield, MA Full Time

The Accounting Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Accounting Manager and Controller with ultimate reporting responsibilities up to the VP of Finance. The= Accounting Assistant will be focused on the AP and AR cycle working directly with existing resources in the day to day maintenance and reconciliation of the AP and AR accounting cycles.

Accounting Assistant Job Duties

Provide support in all mail activities. This will include Post office runs, sorting and organizing all mail pertaining to the Accounting Dept. Provide Accounts Payable support, this includes Supplier invoice entry, coding, scanning and attaching all supplier invoices into ERP System. Backup weekly supplier check runs and Setup/Update supplier files. Organize, meter and mail weekly supplier checks. Review supplier statements, includes requesting supplier invoices for processing. Support weekly employee expense reimbursements.

Provide Accounts Receivable support. This will include mailing or emailing daily customer invoices. Organize daily customer checks for deposits. Setup new customers in IFS. Assist with customer collections. Process customer credit card payments. Support as needed customer invoicing, posting customer payments, communication of collection issues to Accounting Manager and Controller, new customer set-up, assist with review and reconciliation of AR as part of the month end and year end close process.

Performs other duties as assigned, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or with out notice.

In addition to AR and AP exposure the Accounting Assistant will be involved in general book keeping duties, month end close procedures and assistance with ad-hoc analysis as needed.

The Accounting Assistant protects the organization’s value by keeping all information confidential.

In Office Position

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• General Understanding of GAAP
• Experience in the accounts receivable, accounts payable or general accounting function at a medium sized organization.
• College Degree desired but not required.
• Knowledge of MS Office Products
• Exposure to ERP systems
• Basic math skills
• Multi-tasking, prioritizing, and organizational skills