What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Sonatech?
Sonatech, LLC is a premier undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing company. With a focus on supplying advanced Sonar solutions for the US Navy, our technical expertise, customized design capabilities and diverse manufacturing abilities have led to the deployment of Sonatech products on virtually every class of underwater Navy system currently in operation.
Located in beautiful Santa Barbara, California, we pride ourselves on having a culture of innovation as well as first-class customer service. Sonatech offers a challenging and rewarding work environment where employees have the opportunity to enhance their careers by taking on new responsibilities and providing innovative solutions.
POSITION SUMMARY: The accounting assistant helps maintain Sonatech's financial books, ensuring that account data is complete and accurate.
Responsibilities include:
- Accounts payable responsibilities include collecting, coding, and entering vendor invoices into the accounting system according to company procedures.
- Reviewing and entering employee expense reports into the accounting system.
- Collecting, coding, and entering credit card transaction receipts into the accounting system.
- Filing invoices and credit card receipts on a weekly basis.
- Checking figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper account coding.
- Processing, printing, and mailing the weekly check-run.
- Researching accounts payable history upon request.
- Reconciling and reporting any discrepancies found in accounting records.
- May assist in weekly payroll preparation.
- May support Government Property Accounting and record keeping.
- May perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Prior experience in accounts payable
- Microsoft Office Suite
- High level of attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Strong independent work ethic
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior experience using QuickBooks
- Prior experience in payroll
- Prior experience in account reconciliations
- Prior accounting experience working for a defense contractor is a plus
Sonatech is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.
Salary : $22 - $30