Accounting Assistant
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Job overview
Northland & Companies is hiring an Accounting Assistant. Northland & Companies seeks an organized, tech‑savvy Accounting Assistant to support daily operations, manage office processes, and assist the CFO and accounting team. The role involves client interaction, handling deposits, inventory, purchase orders, mail, and travel arrangements while maintaining equipment and common areas in a fast‑paced environment.
Key focus areas include Greet clients and visitors as needed, Perform general office clerk duties and errands, and Process bank deposits using remote deposit machine and post in accounting system.
Important skills include Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Excel, Remote Deposit Machine, and ZephyrTec. Preferred (not required): Attention To Detail and Self Starter.
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Job Duties
Are you an organized, tech-savvy professional with strong administrative and operational skills? We’re looking for a Accounting Assistant to support our team by streamlining office processes and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. If you have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
-Greeting clients and visitors as needed.
-Performing general office clerk duties and errands.
-Process bank deposits using remote deposit machine then post in accounting system.
-Track maintenance, cleaning, oil changes, license plate renewals for all company vehicles.
-Stocking and working with Inventory.
-Meet with the CFO to receive coaching and support to continually improve and grow.
-Back up the CFO in staff commission calculations.
-Assist in the preparation and shipping of items for trade shows/conferences.
-Assist with entering accounts payable into the accounting system.
-Assist with miscellaneous departmental projects.
-Assist with Company errands as necessary.
-Assist with shipping and receiving.
-Assist with making internal staff travel reservations.
-Back up the Accounts Administrator in ZephyrTec responsibilities.
-Sales data entry and Excel spreadsheet management.
-Place, track and document all purchase orders with various vendors according to established Northland Business Systems procedures.
-Process daily mail – scan to save in mail file, file hard copy for the President/CEO’s review, handle items needing immediate attention.
-Maintaining office equipment as needed.
-Helping organize and maintain office common areas, the kitchen, and the warehouse.
Minimum Education Required
High School Graduate
Minimum Experience Required
What We’re Looking For:
-2-4 years minimum office experience
-Excellent organizational skills & ability to multitask
-Knowledgeable in and be skilled at using Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and any other programs that meet company needs
-Ability to possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to follow standard procedures
-Ability to exhibit composure, patience, and confidence when facing difficult situations
-Ability to maintain a helpful and positive attitude
-Be a self starter who is comfortable working independently
-Ability to have a strong attention to detail
-Willingness to be a self-starter by taking on a variety of tasks to best serve Northland Business Systems
-Ability to be accurate and efficient
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$20.00 - $26.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55075
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
49252
Job Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package to include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan.
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