Accounting Assistant Job at MacDonald & Owen Lumber Company

MacDonald & Owen Lumber Company West Salem, WI 54669

From $23.50 an hour

Join the team at MacDonald and Owen Lumber Co., a fast-paced, growing lumber company. We specialize in manufacturing kiln-dried lumber. Our company is centered on our core values. We are family oriented and have a desire to promote from within. We value honor, commitment, command, drive, change, and a servant-hearted attitude. We want our employees to thrive in business and in life! Learn more about us at https://hardwoodlumber.net/careers/

We are a certified Family Friendly Workplace!

Position Summary: The Accounting Assistant will prepare & process documents to disburse funds and prepare reports. They will also assist with administrative tasks and data entry, complete and review information for accuracy, maintain records, assists internal and external customers and vendors.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Processing accounts payable transactions, including invoice entry into accounting system, check runs, ACH transactions through M&O’s banks on-line system, international wire payments
  • Analyze use tax data from billing sources to ensure the proper tax is paid and reflected on supporting documentation. Communicate errors or discrepancies noted and assist in corrective actions. Prepares use tax files for review
  • Assists with month end tasks
  • Monthly entry of inventory and freight order accruals into accounting system
  • Completing credit applications sent to M&O by vendors
  • Ensure that M&O receives and has a form W-9 on file for each vendor
  • Keep informed of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting
  • Must have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment
  • Participates in an innovative and continuous improvement focused environment by seeking out and encouraging ideas for process change
  • Must respond positively to change, opportunities, and challenges the work brings
  • Must be collaborative and work well in a team environment
  • Other duties as assigned

Language Standards:

  • Must speak, understand, and write fluently in English

Minimum Requirements:

  • 1+ years of experience in Accounts Payable OR Associates degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
  • Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
  • Ability to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information
  • Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Capability to work under pressure to meet multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
  • A valid driver’s license

Benefits:

  • Competitive wage and opportunities for growth
  • Monthly bonus eligibility at 90 days
  • Preventative medical care plan for employee and dependents
  • Life Insurance (company paid)
  • Short Term Disability (company paid at 6 months of employment)
  • 401k
  • 401k 4% match at 6 months of employment
  • Additional Life insurance coverage for employees and dependents
  • Long Term disability coverage
  • Accident, Critical Care, & Cancer Coverage
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • SmartDollar financial wellness program
  • Referral program bonuses

This position pays an hourly wage of $23.50

Accounting Assistant; Accounting Clerk; Accounting Specialist

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Physical setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • West Salem, WI 54669: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Accounts payable: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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