Accounting Assistant – Excellent Benefits!

Accounting Assistant – Excellent Benefits! 
Location: Suffolk, VA; 100% onsite   
Salary: $22-$23/hr. ($45,760-$47,840)
Benefits: Medical & Vision (Company pays 50% premium for employees as well as their dependents), Long & Short-Term Disability, IRA, PTO, 13 Paid Holidays 
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Full-Time, 40 hours 
Typical Hours: M-F 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM  
Sponsorship is not available 

Accounting Assistant (accounts receivable exp. req.) Description 

Our client, a growing international manufacturing company in Suffolk, VA, is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their team. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role supports a range of accounting functions, with a primary focus on accounts receivable. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day and is eager to continue developing their accounting skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment. The Controller himself started with the company in a junior accounting role and has advanced over the past 10 years to become Corporate Controller, a reflection of the organization’s commitment to internal growth. He is passionate about providing the same mentorship, training, and development opportunities that supported his own career progression. Backed by a parent company exceeding $150 million in revenue and continuing to invest in US operations, this role offers long-term stability and strong potential for upward mobility.

Accounting Assistant (accounts receivable exp. req.) Responsibilities

•    Generate and send customer invoices 
•    Process customer transactions
•    Apply incoming payments to customer accounts
•    Manage collections and follow up on overdue accounts
•    Coordinate with sales and operations on delinquent accounts and open balances
•    Create and track customer claims and deductions
•    Prepare AR aging reports and customer statements
•    Enter accounts payable data into SAP
•    Reconcile vendor statements and maintain vendor relationships
•    Prepare bank deposits and post cash receipts in SAP
•    Post inventory purchase orders
•    Maintain organized company records and files

Accounting Assistant (accounts receivable exp. req.) Qualifications  

•    1 year of accounting experience required 
•    Familiarity with accounts receivable required 
•    Proficiency in Excel required 
•    Able to work onsite daily required