Accurus Aerospace Corporation is hiring: Accounting Assistant in Seattle

Overview

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Base pay range: $20.00/hr - $29.00/hr

This range is provided by Accurus Aerospace Corporation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and ensures badge assignment and other visitor-related security measures are consistently enforced; may generate employee badges and support new employee setup in the ERP
• Accurately and efficiently utilizes ERP/Accounting software to record and store information; verifies amounts, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper coding
• Classifies, records, and summarizes numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers; ensures appropriate debit, credit, and total amounts on computer spreadsheets and ERP system
• Prepares, verifies for accuracy, and distributes customer invoicing; monitor aging of accounts receivable and provide associated reporting to Controller or others as appropriate; may contact customers to inquire or request payment of late receivables
• Promptly and accurately posts payments received; may issue credit memos or other billing adjustments
• Sets up new vendors per established requirements
• Maintains a variety of tracking spreadsheets and metrics for management reporting
• Operates 10-key calculators and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents
• Complies with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations; ensures compliance with approval per the Delegation of Authority matrix and retains records of approvals
• Supports internal and external auditing activities by providing data and researching requests; may create and maintain work instructions and audit narratives for accounting procedures
• Performs general office duties such as scanning documents, filing, answering telephones, sorting and delivering mail, and handling routine correspondence; may make bank deposits and purchase office and other supplies
• Regular attendance on-site at the work location is required

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Specialized education/training in accounting or bookkeeping is preferred
• Minimum one (1) year experience in accounting support including accounts payable and/or accounts receivable

Other Required Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities to handle unexpected challenges appropriately
• Communication skills to effectively and professionally exchange and present information (English)
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, securing company records, and demonstrating integrity in communications and actions
• Self-management skills including efficiency, sense of urgency, ability to adapt and respond to unexpected circumstances, and ability to juggle multiple projects, competing priorities, and meet concurrent deadlines
• Professional verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience using an ERP system or other complex accounting software is required; Infor Visual experience preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer
• Regularly stand and walk
• Occasionally climb steps or stairs
• Constantly communicate verbally and in writing (English) using a phone, texts or other messaging, and email
• Use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboards, mouse, or other peripherals

The normal work environment is a typical office setting; however occasional visits to the warehouse/manufacturing environment will be required and the employee may be exposed to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vapors, and hazards including forklifts and other moving equipment. The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye protection, and use of safety footwear may be required during these visits.

About Accurus Aerospace Kent, LLC
Accurus Aerospace Kent LLC was founded in 1977 in Kent, WA. Located in a 47,000 square foot facility, Accurus is a center of Aerospace excellence and one-stop source for high speed precision machining, fabrication, and assembly.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage on the 1st of the month after 30 days
• Life insurance; Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401k Plan participation plus company match
• Paid time off/Personal Days
• Eight Paid Holidays

Accurus is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pay transparency information is available where applicable. Accurus participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Some positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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