Accounting Assistant (Part Time: 24 hours/week) - In Office

Description

Sigvaris is currently looking for an Accounting Assistant to work Part Time at our office in Peachtree City, GA.  As a leading compression solution provider, we are not just a company that manufactures products.  We are a global team on a mission to help people feel their best.  Under the guidance of the Senior Accountant, the Accounting Assistant performs accounting tasks accurately and efficiently in a timely manner and within deadlines.

SCHEDULE:

     • Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

     • Assists Accounts Payable with processing vendor invoices.

     • Assists Accounts Receivable with processing customer payments.

     • Assists with other accounting functions.

     • Provides clerical and operational support to Accounting/Finance team.

     • Processes mail and documents.

     • Responds to inquiries in a complete and timely manner.

     • Maintains high standards of confidentiality of all records and information.

     • Fosters positive morale among staff by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment;

          o Interacts with external and internal customers in a manner conducive to continued positive relationships.

          o Displays patience, courtesy and tact; demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary.

     • Demonstrates effective communication methods.

          o Supervisor and/or appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions;

          o Responds quickly to all oral and written communication;

          o Maintains and encourages an open line of communication with both internal and external customers;

          o Checks and responds to voice mail messages in a timely manner;

          o Accurately and legibly presents written data to affected internal/external customer.

     • Follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SIGVARIS policies, industry standards, ISO 13485 standards, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, and Federal, State and local laws.

     • Assists with the implementation of Lean/Kaizen initiatives or events in all manufacturing areas.

     • Follows all work instructions, creates and maintains accurate records to meet all internal and external requirements to support the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy.

     • Accurately performs any other duties and as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or WORK EXPERIENCE:

     • Must have an Associate's degree or equivalent.

     • A minimum of three (3) years of accounting/administrative experience.

     • Must have working knowledge of accounting systems.

CRITICAL SKILLS:

     • Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities

     • Self-starter with a positive attitude and a passion for service excellence

     • Team player with excellent communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job operates in a manufacturing environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

     • Position will be required to physically report to our facility in Peachtree City, GA.

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

     • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.

What We Offer You:

     • Highly Competitive salary

     • 401(k) with Company match (dollar for dollar 100% up to the first 5% of employee contributions to the plan)

     • Paid Time Off

     • Paid Holidays

Successful completion of background check, verifiable employment, and drug test will be required in advance of hire.

Sigvaris is an EOE.