Office and Administrative Assistant

We are looking for an Office and Accounting Assistant in our Lee’s Summit, Missouri office to help us meet the needs of our growing company. The Assistant will perform key administrative support to the general office Administrative Team and Accounting Department. Admin Assistant will report to the owners.
Applicant must be familiar with all aspects of accounting including receivables, payables, reconciliation and journal entries. You will also assist in performing general accounting and record keeping responsibilities.

Duties/Job Functions:

• • Process customer invoices, daily transactions and expenses
  • Accounts Receivable / remotely deposit and post checks / process credit cards and post to customer accounts / other AR duties
  • Accounts Payable
  • Reconciliation of employee credit card charges
  • Reconcile expense reports and post data
  • Assist with month end closing including account reconciliation and journal entries
  • Maintain and organize accounting records and files
  • Assist with employee timecards for payroll processing
  • Answer phones in a timely and courteous manner
  • Responsible for filing as needed
  • Other miscellaneous duties and projects

Qualifications:

• • 3+ years of experience with knowledge of accounting principles
  • Associate’s degree desirable but not mandatory
  • Proficient in Microsoft, Excel and Word
  • Good typing and 10-key entry skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills and detail oriented
  • Ability to manage time effectively
  • Ability to multitask
  • Good organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to work with all levels of management
  • Ability to work unsupervised or independently in the office for periods of time
  • Experience with multi-line telephone knowledge, skills and abilities
  • Ability to work with a team

Physical Demands:

• • Sitting, standing and walking
  • Ability to carry 20 lbs

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