Jr Accounting Assistant

Located in Mayville, NY

Express is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive  Jr Accounting Assistant to support our Controller and Senior Accounting Assistant with daily accounting operations. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities including accounts payable and receivable, vendor communication, reconciliations, and managing accounting functions for a seasonal company. The ideal candidate will be organized, self-motivated, and committed to maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in all financial matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process ACH and AP invoice postings
• Communicate with vendors and manage payments
• Prepare manual and computer-generated checks
• Post check deposits
• Handle accounts receivable: process, post, and mail house gas invoices; interact with customers and follow up on overdue accounts
• Balance intercompany accounts across six companies
• Perform general account and bank reconciliations
• Manage all accounting functions for one seasonal company
• Ensure 1099 compliance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or a minimum of five years of relevant experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with Google Docs
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Excellent planning, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality
• Demonstrates mindfulness, pride in work, and willingness to seek assistance to ensure accuracy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems
• Prior experience in a multi-company or seasonal business environment
• WAGE: DOE 20$ hr. 

• Six Ways To Apply: (choose one)

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  • Resumes may be emailed to jobs.jamestownny@expresspros.com
  • Complete an online application on our website www.expresspros.com/JamestownNY/Job-Openings.aspx
  • Call our Jamestown office 716-483-3844
  • Visit our office 17 East Fourth Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
  • Call our Fredonia office: 716-680-8070
  • Visit our Fredonia office: 33 Church St 3rd Floor, Fredonia, NY 14063

  Benefits of working with Express:

  • Holiday pay
  • Medical benefits
  • 401K
  • Training
  • Scholarship opportunities

  About Express Employment Professionals:

  Express Employment Professionals specializes in a variety of industries, including Commercial/Manufacturing, Warehousing, Skilled Trades, Administrative, Human Resources, Accounting, Sales and Marketing and more. We are able to fill these needs through direct hire, contract-to-hire and contract opportunities. There is no fee to candidates for our service; we are a Human Resources Solution company assisting business in finding top talent. In 2024 we put over 5000 people to work in Chautauqua and surrounding Counties. Let us help you today! Learn more about our local office at our website: www.expresspros.com/jamestownny

  For a complete listing of all open positions, visit www.expresspros.com/JamestownNY/Job-Openings.aspx

  Jamestown Office:

  17 East Fourth St

  Jamestown, NY 14701

   

  Fredonia Office:

  33 Church St 3^rd Floor

  Fredonia, NY 14063