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Accounting Assistant

Virent Energy Systems

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Location:

Madison, WI 53704 ( map it!

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Employee Type:

Part-Time

Industry:

Energy - Utilities - Gas - Electric
Oil Refining - Petroleum - Drilling
Environmental

Manages Others:

Job Type:

Accounting
Admin - Clerical

Education:

4 Year Degree

Experience:

At least 2 year(s)

Post Date:

11/6/2009

Description In this diverse role, the Accounting Assistant will provide support to the Accounting and Finance team in a variety of ways. Reporting to the Accounting and Admin Manager, a significant part of this role will be providing support for Virent’s accounts payable process which will include dealing with vendors via phone and email. Obtain invoice payment authorization sign-off. Code invoice documents with proper GL and department accounts. Batch Invoices and input into accounting system. In addition, this person will be responsible for preparation of month-end journal entries, schedules and reports. Other responsibilities will be government billings, fixed asset inventories and maintaining accurate records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide accounting support for the company under direction of the Accounting & Administrative Services Manager
Assist with payroll
Accounts payable
Inventory management
Enter Purchase Orders in Peachtree
Maintain fixed assets
Purchasing
Maintain adequate office supply inventory
Maintaining organized Purchase Order directory
Follow up on back orders
Receiving
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Education - Bachelors Degree in accounting or equivalent experience
Experience - 2-4 years

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions

Knowledge of accounting systems, knowledge of Peachtree preferred, but not required. Proficient in Excel, Power Point, and Microsoft Small Business.
Self-starter with willingness to help the company succeed
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and problems solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn and follow procedures w/minimal oversight.
Able to work creatively in team environment and adopt hands-on focus.
Able to accept responsibility and follow through on tasks to completion.
Capable of effective oral and written communication.
High integrity and strong work ethic.
Self-starter with willingness to learn & expand expertise base.

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