Accounting Assistant, Part-Time - Union, MO or Newark, DE

Accounting Assistant

Location: Union, MO, or Newark, DE

Part-time (20 hours/week)

Hybrid

 

As an Accounting Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in our finance team, overseeing the management of daily financial transactions. Maintain compliance with financial transaction recording standards, conduct thorough control and reconciliation of various accounts and records, and generating comprehensive accounting reports and schedules for both internal and external stakeholders. Join us and make a significant impact on our financial operations.

 

This is for our Romer Labs division which offers a broad range of innovative products and services covering mycotoxins, food pathogens, food allergens, gluten, GMO, veterinary drug residues and melamine. www.romerlabs.com

 

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

 

Responsibilities:

• Manages financial transaction/data entry of daily bank statements, lockbox statements and credit card payments
• Ensures compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transaction, etc.)
• Control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.)
• Manages accounting reports/schedules for internal and external audiences
• Monitors customer accounts to ensure payments are made on time
• Assist with posting accounts payable vendor invoices

 

We bring:

• Full benefits package, generous 401k match, paid holidays, PTO and more
• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;

 

You bring:

• High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in Customer Collections, Finance or Accounting
• SAP experience an asset
• Proficient in analyzing and solving issues with attention to detail
• Excellent active listening and communication skills for diplomatic conflict resolution
• Proficient documentation skills and the ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks

 

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

 

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

 

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

  

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com 

 

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