Job Description

Summary

An Accounting Assistant supports accountants and finance teams by performing essential bookkeeping and administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include managing invoices, processing payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. They may also assist with data entry, payroll processing, and responding to vendor inquiries. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software are essential for success in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates telephone to receive incoming calls.

• Performs variety of receptionist, clerical and data processing duties.

• Matches and enters invoices for payment. Assist with accounts payable when needed.

• Answer vendor inquiries.

• Match up accounts receivable invoices with corresponding shipping paperwork.

• Matches and enters freight invoices for payment.

• Cross Train to be able to process weekly payroll for hourly non-exempt employees.

• Assist Human Resource department when needed, such as filing, maintaining uniforms, lockers, safety apparel, etc.

• Looks for opportunity to get employees involved in safety, environmental, process changes and overall improvement efforts.

• To follow all EHS guidelines and applicable procedures.

• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents in a timely manner to their supervisor or any member of management.

• Shut down process if unsafe.

• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The ability to work well with all levels of the organization is essential to provide the

facility with the best administrative support.

Must contribute to and support the existence of a positive work environment through personal involvement by communicating, interacting and behaving in a manner that promotes productive relationships with co-workers, customers, suppliers and others with whom such relationships are important to the success of the company.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's degree (A. A.) in accounting or related field; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough working knowledge of data processing systems (PCs) and related software.
• Must attend, complete, and implement required in-house training.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Manchester Tank offers a full benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program and an employee referral program.

Wage Range for this position is $31,674 - $45,579 annually.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.