Wayne Pipe & Supply is hiring: Accounting Assistant in Fort Wayne

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The Accounting Assistant is responsible for ensuring effective, efficient, and accurate generation of work throughout the accounting department, including but not limited to supporting Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable, while maintaining professional relationships both internally and externally.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary backup to the receptionist as needed.
• Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail daily.
• Serve as the primary backup to the billing specialist.
• Pull pick tickets from the warehouse office and counter as required.
• Archive pick tickets monthly in accordance with company procedures.
• Sort and distribute customer invoices accurately and timely.
• Assist with accounts payable processing and documentation.
• Work with buyers to resolve price and quantity variances.
• Assist with accounts receivable tasks, including payment application.
• Prepare and box credit card receipts for scanning.
• Prepare shredding materials for annual shred day.
• Assist accounting supervisor with closing RMAs.
• Assist with credit card reconciliation.
• Perform other tasks or special projects as assigned by management.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Experience with office equipment (i.e., copier, mail machine, fax machine).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organizational and planning skills.
• Dependable and reliable in task completion.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees in a professional manner.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Accounting degree or 3+ years of equivalent work experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 30–45 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department within the organization’s facilities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Wholesale