Outstanding Accounting Assistant Needed

We're looking for a skilled Accounting Assistant who is looking for a great place to work. Could we be a match? If you are a professional who possesses solid skills, ample experience, and who is a supportive team member, we want to meet you!

About us: HSK Industries is small, family-owned private equity firm that has been in business for three generations. We have several companies under our umbrella, including high-end tile and flooring, custom cabinetry, granite and stone countertops, kitchen and bath remodeling, a golf course, ski resort, and a budding bagel "empire". Your work won't be routine or monotonous with everything we have going on - and there is more to come!

Your primary role as Accounting Assistant will include processing all invoices received for payment and executing payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner, along with supporting the Finance team.

Accounting Assistant Compensation Package: 

• $20-$25/HR to start, depending on qualifications
• Full benefits package eligibility after 60 days: Medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, short term disability and more
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays and Unlimited Sick Time

Accounting Assistant Roles & Responsibilities:

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable invoices
• Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
• Reconcile accounts payable to the ledger and contact vendors to reconcile statements
• Ensures invoices and remittance advisories are filed
• Generate reports detailing accounts payable status
• Assists with producing reports for tax purposes
• Fills out all tax documentation as required
• Collaborate with and support the Finance team as needed

These duties and responsibilities are not inclusive and that I may be required to assume additional job functions and that the company reserves the right to make changes at any time.    

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• 3+ years experience as bookkeeper or accounts payable clerk
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles
• Proven ability to process, verify, and reconcile vendor invoices to statements
• Ability to investigate and reconcile discrepancies
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, spreadsheets, and accounting software (QuickBooks)
• Knowledge of SAP preferred
• Strong customer service and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (Bilingual Spanish is a plus)
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Authorized to work for any US employer

Education & Experience

•  Associate's or Bachelors’ Degree in Finance, Business Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

•  Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer. (Standing workstations available)

• Must be able to life up to 15 pounds at times

We are a Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Workplace. Pre-employment drug-screening is required for all positions.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.