Accounting Administrative Assistant

Description

About Us:

Welcome to Advance Plumbing & Heating Supply Company, a fourth-generation family owned and operated business, started in 1920. The company's original location was at 2984 Grand River Ave. in Detroit, across from the Motor City Casino. On October 31st, 2016 we moved to our new location at 150 Parsons St. in Midtown Detroit. The new state-of-the-art location features the City of Detroit's first ever Decorative Plumbing Showroom which opened in winter of 2018.

In 1990, with a solid reputation for excellence and an expanding market, Advance opened up a second location in Walled Lake, Michigan which features a state-of-the-art 5,000-square foot decorative plumbing showroom and an outstanding plumbing & heating parts counter.

What You’ll Do:

The Accounting Administrative Assistant must be professional, have general accounting procedure proficiency, possess strong problem solving, organizational and customer service skills. Primary responsibilities of the Accounting Administrative Assistant include supporting office functions such as Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable and supporting in general accounting projects.

Some Duties May Include: 

• Assist in the receiving and tracking of purchase orders
• Assist in the handling of billing and collection activities 
• Assist in the handling of vendor invoices, vendor inquiries and the processing of outgoing vendor payments
• Complete various accounting tasks such as daily, month-end and year-end activities
• Assist with special accounting projects such as 
• Assist the Accounting Manager and perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

What You Need to Get the Job Done:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
• Be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, while having a high attention to detail and speed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and/or internal database software

What Will Make Us Really Love You:

• A self-motivated, positive, team player eager to join the family.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Treats others with fairness and respect; listens to others in team decisions and actions, and shares information with others on the team.
• Excellent customer service and office administrative skills
• Highly organizations, attentive, has a sense of urgency, while maintaining flexibility with the ability to modify tasks with changing priorities 
• Accounting/bookkeeping experience in AP and AR

What You’ll Love About Us:

• A family-oriented business is kind of our tradition – for 100 years and counting!
• We are Rebuilding Detroit, both through the physical buildings and the people who call it home. Regardless of your position, we hope that more people can find meaningful careers in Detroit’s construction industries.
• Come grow with us! Have the ability to learn skills or knowledge from educational and learning opportunities. 

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 
• Foundational knowledge in Microsoft Office 365.
• One year of related experience or Associate Degree