Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Metals USA is seeking an Accounting Assistant in Langhorne (Bucks County) PA. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon-steel (plate, beam, tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing accounting and clerical assistance to the Accounting/Credit Department including accounts receivable transactions, general ledger entries, account reconciliations, assist with month end close, audits, and corporate reporting while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Requirements:

• Prepare and post cash receipts to customer accounts.
• Process credit card payments routinely.
• Research discrepancies and ensure sales tax compliance.
• Prepare and distribute weekly accounts receivable aging reports
• Maintain accurate customer information according to company procedures.
• Research and respond to accounting inquiries in a prompt manner.
• Assist in month end close process by ensuring appropriate and accurate data is entered into ERP
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the Accounting/Credit Department which may include preparing spreadsheets, organizing documents, scanning, indexing and filing.
• Assist the Accounting/Credit Department with the preparation of accurate account reconciliations and entry of manual journal entries.
• Assist with special projects within the Accounting/Credit Department.
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential to perform the duties of an Accounting Assistant
• Adhere to all established company policies and procedures including all safety regulations.
• Adhere to all company, customer and employee confidentiality requirements.
• Adhere to the Reliance, Inc Code of Conduct and other essential guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires being sedentary less than or equal to 75% of the time (< or = to 6 hours per day)

• Sitting, standing, hearing, talking, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, walk, climb, squat or kneel, bend
• Regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions
• Lift, carry push and/or pull up to maximum of 25 lbs without assistance.

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Working inside an office/cubicle environment
• Quiet to moderate noise levels
• May be subject to continuous interruptions from internal & external customers
• Moderate to heavy telephone communication with internal and external customers
• Moderate to Heavy computer usage including computer monitor viewing

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Ability to communicate (oral & written) effectively with both internal & external customers
• Must have strong analytical skills and a background in accounting
• Ability to adhere to standard office practices and procedures.
• Ability to perform accounting/credit department duties including filing, customer service, attention to detail, organizational management and time management
• Ability to interface effectively with all departments to foster a success-oriented, deadline driven organization
• Ability to work in a high volume, transaction driven environment
• Good organizational skills, able to make sound decisions utilizing the data at hand
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism & diplomacy to include telephone etiquette at all levels
• Computer Literacy to include Microsoft Office Products, including Outlook and Excel, as well as company ERP system.

Metals USA offers a competitive starting hourly rate of $22.50 - $24