Accounting Assistant - Temporary

At Rodney Hunt, we are problem-solvers, focused on a common purpose: solving flow control challenges of the water & wastewater industry. As a global technology and engineering leader, we provide solutions for customers in industrial and municipal markets.

Job Overview:
The Accounting Assistant will support our Senior Accountant with various accounting functions such as bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation, accounts receivable, and general accounting tasks. This position will assist in bookkeeping, financial record-keeping, and administrative duties, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions. The Accounting Assistant should possess a solid understanding of accounting principles, have strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a commitment to accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable:3-way matching with Bill, Item receipt and PO.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Bill payments and provide weekly AP Run review report.
• Audit Preparation. Provide documentation requested maintain AP related documentation.
• Financial Statement Support: Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, including supporting activities for the financial-close process.
• Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations: Prepare and post bank and credit card statements, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of all accounts.
• Cost Comparison & Variance Reporting: Compare estimates and actual costs on projects and generate weekly variance reports for review by senior management.
• Accounts Reconciliations & Cash Flow: Support the Senior Accountant with account reconciliations and cash flow forecasts. Monitor and report on the financial status of various accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Maintained Open PO report: Open PO Status maintenance.
• Insurance Documentation: Ensure all required insurance proofs are received and filed appropriately for compliance.
• Expense Reporting Support -Administrative support with Concur.
• Checklist Preparation: Develop and maintain checklists for various accounting tasks Accounts Receivable Management :
• Review the status of delinquent accounts daily and take action to collect payments by contacting customers professionally and assertively. This includes sending reminders, negotiating payment plans, and working closely with the Senior Accountant to resolve issues.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, with a strong focus in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• BS/BA degree required (Business or Accounting focus is preferred).
• Proven experience with SAP and general accounting software preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, reconciliations, and cost accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with clients, vendors, and team members professionally and courteously (via phone and email).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
• Experience with accounts payable and receivable, including collections and maintaining accurate documentation for financial audits.
• Ability to work independently, while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards task completion and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, on-site position.
• Standard office hours, Monday through Friday.
• Occasional overtime may be required during the month-end or year-end closing periods.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (95% of employee only premium paid by company)
• Dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid time off plus company paid holidays
• 401K plan with 100% company match

Equal Opportunity Employer
Rodney Hunt Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.