Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Who We Are

We keep on growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it; our 4.9-Star rating is no accident! We've been at this since 2005 here in Mt Airy. We've grown into one of the destination employers within the NC and VA areas. You've probably seen our trucks and our ads, now we want to see YOU!

About the Role

We are a growing company and looking to add a detail oriented Accounting Assistant to our office staff! Excellent time management, accuracy and attention to detail are key in this role. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual wanting to expand their accounting knowledge and start their career with a wonderful organization!

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00/hour Depending On Experience

Benefits: Company Paid Medical and Life for the employee, and dental and vision for the full-time employee and their family, along with other coverage that can be added. 401k with up to a 3% company match, begins 1 year after your start date.

Why choose Jay's?

• Office Position: Monday - Friday schedule at our Mt Airy headquarters - no nights, no on-call.
• Core Values:
• Always Do the Right Thing
• Always Growing
• Can-Do Attitude
• Be Kind - The Golden Rule
• Deliver Wow Customer Service
• Stability: Family Oriented and family-owned business since 2005. We're one of the largest & most established Home Services business in the surrounding areas and we're just getting started!
• Ongoing Professional and Personal Development Training Opportunities: both in-house and across the country, including Nexstar Network training
• Community Focus: We are dedicated to serving our customers as well as the greater good; by contributing to both local and global issues.
• Engaged: Positive team-focused work environment with great employee engagement
• Always Growing: Ongoing Professional & Personal Development Training Opportunities
• Fun & Focused! We work hard and play hard - we're a fun team of rock-stars with can-do attitudes who are driven, focused, and have a strong work ethic.
• Community Focus: Established brand with a great reputation - We are dedicated to supporting our community and veterans as well as the greater good by contributing to both local and global causes
• Destination Employer: Established brand with a great reputation & a strong focus on our company culture
• Our Standard: We pride ourselves on providing a 5-star customer service experience and it shows with 3,000+ Google reviews (the industry average is 200); & over 1,000 5-star reviews on Facebook, & over 5,000 5-star reviews on all review platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile job paperwork and create and organize job folders.
• Request permits, schedule inspections, register equipment, and submit rebate applications.
• Prepare and send customer invoices, ensuring charges and job details are accurate.
• Assist with accounts receivable by recording payments, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on past-due accounts.
• Assist with accounts payable by entering vendor bills, verifying charges, and preparing payments for approval.
• Help reconcile customer and vendor accounts and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll processing and data entry.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant work experience
• Strong interpersonal and human relations skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Familiar with QuickBooks
• Experience providing exceptional customer service
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills
• Ability to keep a positive attitude

Candidates will be required to pass a background check upon being given a conditional offer of employment