Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

(WE ARE ONLY CONSIDERING LOCAL OR RELOCATING CANDIDATES)

Located in Pensacola Florida, Lane Shark USA is the leading manufacturer and seller of the original Front End Loader mounted brush cutter designed for the compact to midsize tractor. The Company was founded in 2017 and has an expansive dealer network spanning the United States and Canada. Founded on Strength, Speed and American Made Quality, The Lane Shark was created to tackle anything a land manager would need from pond and levee banks to clearing shooting lanes and right of way maintenance. Laneshark USA is enjoying fast-paced growth and we are looking for individuals who want to grow with us.

What You Will Do

• Perform general bookkeeping duties, including posting information to accounting software (QuickBooks Online) and regularly reconciling accounts.
• Match purchase orders with invoices, accounts payable, including necessary bills as well as supplier and vendor invoices.
• Research and resolve discrepancies between payments received and the amount invoiced.
• Creating Purchase Orders and invoices
• Perform reconciliation over prior years' accounting and matching against expenses to prepare for required audits
• Monitor customer accounts for late payments or other irregularities and immediately inform management of issues that are discovered.
• Continuously oversee and maintain the Accounts Receivable GL Account, as well as individual customer accounts.
• Work closely with the Sales Department to resolve issues on customer accounts.
• Obtain necessary tax forms from new vendors.
• Perform as needed any grant-related reporting
• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers, spreadsheets, and other records detailing financial business transactions
• Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified
• Participate in the year-end audit by providing an external auditor with accounting information
• Reconcile Sales Taxes
• Complete special projects as assigned

What we’re looking for

• 3 required, 5 years years experience preferred in an accounting position
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate's Degree preferred
• Prior accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Knowledge and prior experience working with Quick Books Online
• Understanding of Online Banking and Check Runs
• Understanding of bookkeeping processes and procedures
• Keen attention to detail and ability to keep records and files organized
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and ability to multi-task and have respect for deadlines.
• Ability to identify errors and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and with other team members
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must have a working knowledge of Mac computers and software systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

Your Rewards

• Competitive Pay
• Company-paid Health, Disability, and Vision insurance, employee-paid dental
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing company that offers advancement based on skills, experience, and performance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pensacola, FL 32534: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location