Accountant Assistant
At a glance
Junior Accounting role at rexa. Middleboro · full-time · $57,600–$70,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Help close the books each month, quarter and year, and gather materials for audits
- Prepare routine and requested financial reports, analyze accounting data, and take on new general-ledger projects
- Run accounts payable from vendor setup and invoice handling through payments, statement checks and vendor follow-up
- Oversee employee credit cards, fleet records, expense reports and related questions, notices and training
- Support receivables by processing customer applications and card payments, reviewing freight invoices and helping with collections
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred, along with some experience in corporate accounting
- You have worked with automated ERP systems; familiarity with Infor Syteline is a plus
- Strong Excel ability and confidence using Microsoft Office are required
- You communicate well with internal teams, customers and vendors, and stay organized while resolving open issues
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone looking to support general ledger, payables, receivables and some payroll work. You’ll work in an office with exposure to manufacturing activity and must follow company safety policies. The position is full-time in Middleboro.
From the employer
REXA, Inc. is seeking an Accountant Assistant to support the organization’s day-to-day accounting operations by applying established U.S. GAAP accounting principles, practices, and procedures to maintain accurate and timely financial records in the company ERP system. They will process financial transactions, reconcile G/L accounts, and assist with financial reporting. The person works closely with REXA’s purchasing and sales personnel and other internal stakeholders to ensure accounting information is complete, accurate, and processed in a timely manner, and he/she interacts periodically with senior management to support the financial and operational needs of the business. The accountant supports G/L, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and some Payroll processing activities.
Responsibilities:
• Assists with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close, as well as audit requests and activities
• Monthly and ad hoc financial reporting, accounting analysis, new G/L related accounting projects to support growth of the business
• Processes Full Cycle Accounts Payable: vendor order and invoice processing using AI assisted AP solution (Square9), vendor payments, statement reconciliations, vendor communication, and new vendor set-up
• Administers corporate credit card program: process new applications, act as main point of contact
for employee issues and questions, card replacements, fraud notices
• Manages Corporate Fleet Vehicle account: driver information, insurance cards, accident claims, safety recalls, state registrations, and fuel cards
• Performs training on corporate credit cards and fleet vehicle processes and policies for new employees
• Responds to various certificate requests: W-9, sales tax exemption, resale exemption, certificates of insurance
• Manages Corporate Expense management solution: follow up on outstanding reports, monitor and resolve any open issues, point of contact for employees on outstanding matters
• Assists Accounts Receivable Specialist: process new customer applications, process credit card payments, approve/reject freight invoices, assist with collections
• Performs other accounting duties as assigned or required
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• Some experience in corporate accounting environment, use of automated ERP systems
• Exposure to modern manufacturing or distribution environment helpful
• Strong Excel skills
Knowledge and skills:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of ERP Systems; Infor Syteline a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to interact and collaborate with internal teams and external customers and vendors
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work within a dynamic corporate environment
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Detail and results oriented; follows through to resolve any/all outstanding issues
• Able to organize and complete projects in timely manner
• Good business judgment, interpersonal and team building skills
• Willingness to learn new things, bring change, support fast paced corporate environment
Working conditions
Office environment with exposure to manufacturing activity. No strenuous physical work. Strict compliance with company safety policies
We offer full benefits and competitive compensation.
Salary range: $57,600 - $70,000 depending on experience
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- 11 company paid holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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