Accounting Assistant - Invoicing & Accounts Receivable

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: York - York, PA 17402Education Level: High SchoolJob Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingYork Container is an industry leader in the manufacture of performance-based brown box, multi-color display-ready and e-commerce corrugated packaging to some of the most well-known names in the consumer products in the world.  We are in search of highly-motivated, self-driven ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE) to join our successful teams!

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS START AT 30 DAYS 
PTO/PSTO ACCRUAL UPON HIRE DATE
PROFIT SHARING & GAIN SHARING OPPORTUNITIES
COMPANY-PAID BENEFITS SUCH AS BASIC LIFE AND
SHORT TERM DISABILITY
401K WITH COMPANY MATCH
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Job Summary:

Process daily invoicing and cash collections to the general ledger, maintain necessary customer specific files, prepare bank deposits, prepare journal entries, monitor A/R aging and place calls when necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

Prepare and process daily invoicing to customers.
Maintain customer specific files where necessary to assist with invoicing.
Process daily cash receipts (checks & electronic) and update to A/R.
Monitor aging report and make contact with the customer when necessary.
Maintain customer master files.
Interact with customer service and sales team on billing issues and “miscellaneous” items to invoice.
Send daily invoicing report to management.
Evaluate items, if any to be sent to 3rd party collection.
Prepare journal entries.
Develop end of period inventory reports
Manage other projects assigned by management.

Other Functions:

Assist in switchboard as necessary
Cross train on other accounting positions and assist with covering these duties when others in the accounting dept. are out.

In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.  The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.

 
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED
College degree a plus but not required
Three plus years of accounts receivable experience.
Strong computer skills, including using Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Must be able to maintain confidentiality
Possess basic math skills

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

Computer, Copiers, printers, fax machine, etc.

Safety: 

Employees are expected to follow all facility safety guidelines that include adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Food Safety as outlined during their training.

Working Conditions:

Primarily a controlled office environment. May require small amounts of time in the manufacturing area which can be loud where hearing protections is required.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

We strive to create and maintain an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job.

York Container participates in E-Verify.