Wash Cycle Laundry is hiring: Accountant Assistant in Lynn
Wash Cycle Laundry, Lynn, Massachusetts, United States
Accountant Assistant
Wash Cycle Laundry are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant Assistant to support our finance and accounting operations. The ideal candidate will assist in managing day-to-day accounting tasks, including invoice registration, journal entry preparation, purchase order processing, bank and credit card reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance within the accounting function.
Responsibilities:
- Invoice Management: Register and process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries for expenses, accruals, and other routine transactions.
- Purchase Orders: Assist in creating purchase orders and ensure proper documentation before sending them to suppliers.
- Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are properly recorded and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
- Credit Card Reconciliation: Reconcile corporate credit card transactions, verify supporting documentation, and ensure proper coding of expenses.
- Month-End Closing: Support the accounting team in closing the books, including reconciliations and adjustments.
- Documentation: Maintain organized records of invoices, purchase orders, and supporting financial documents.
- Vendor Communication: Coordinate with suppliers regarding purchase orders, invoices, and payment-related inquiries.
- Support Team Projects: Assist in audits, reporting, and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 1+ years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping (internship experience acceptable).
- Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and journal entries.
- Familiarity with accounting software and MS Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).
- Knowledge of accounts payable processes and month-end closing procedures.
- Problem-solving mindset with initiative to improve processes.
Work Scheduling:
- First option: 9am - 5pm (Monday to Friday)
- Second option: Remote
Wash Cycle Laundry was founded in 2010. We provide commercial and hotel laundry services to everybody from owner-operated hair salons to global airline and hotel brands. We serve amazing businesses in Boston and Philadelphia.
Wash Cycle Laundry is a CORI-friendly, equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to second-chance hiring. Since the business began, we have consistently recruited, hired, and promoted individuals with a background of incarceration, justice system involvement, homelessness, recovery from substance use, use of public benefits, and other significant sources of life disruption.
We look forward to reading your application!