Accounting Assistant

Company: VMRD Inc. Pullman WA

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Type: FT Non-Exempt

Department: Finance

Job Summary:

The Accounting Assistant under general supervision is responsible for maintaining AR/AP payroll credit card sales tax and other finance-related activities as assigned to support the Finance Director to maintain daily weekly and month-end financial activities. The Accounting Assistant will have broad responsibilities and be required to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process AR and AP daily including research necessarily to properly code/process transactions
• Review payroll transactions for accuracy working with employees and supervisors to ensure accuracy and timeliness of entries
• Communicate with customers on past due invoices
• Review sales tax transactions for accuracy and ensure filings with the state agencies are correct
• Post inventory transactions in the accounting system
• Prepare and complete reconciliations of multiple financial accounts
• Maintain all appropriate records and file systems
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of coworkers
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products especially Excel and Word
• Computerized accounting system experience
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts
• Experience in handling confidential information in a work environment

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• 2 years bookkeeping experience
• 1 years payroll experience
• Experience with NetSuite or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Education Licenses and Certifications:

• High school degree or equivalent years of experience and training

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Salary Range: $20.00 - 24.00 per hour

Our salary ranges are benchmarked for the eastern Washington region and similar positions. The range listed is just one component of VMRDs total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses.

Full Time Benefits

• Paid Vacation: 12 to 27 days accrued/year based on length of service
• Paid Holidays: 8 regular holidays
• Paid Sick Leave for illness or qualified event in accordance with WPSL
• Health insurance: Medical Dental Rx & Vision
  • Paid 80% of premium for employee & family
  • Free Teladoc and wellness opportunities
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Paid Air Ambulance Membership
• 401k: A 100% match up to 6% of your salary
• A Paid Life Insurance Policy AD&D and LTD

VMRD (Veterinary Medical Research and Development) researches develops and manufactures veterinary diagnostic test kits and related reagents for distribution in nearly eighty countries. VMRDs services division performs specialized testing of raw materials cells and seeds for the presence of adventitious agents according to regulatory guidelines for the global veterinary and pharmaceutical industries. VMRD delivers best in class products and services making a positive impact on animal welfare through diagnostic laboratories animal producers veterinary vaccine manufacturers government agencies pharmaceutical companies and veterinarians globally.

VMRDs mission is to provide high quality products services and support to our customers and to provide a harmonious and rewarding work environment for our employees. As a family centric company we appreciate work life balance and strive to follow the Golden Rule.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC