Accounting Assistant I - Houston, TX

Electrolit USA•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

CAB Enterprises, Inc ('CAB Enterprises,' or the 'Company') is the exclusive sales and customer service Company representing Electrolit in North America and Europe. The primary objective of CAB Enterprises is to lead the growth of Electrolit sales in the United States. Location: Houston, TX (HYBRID) Position Summary The Accounting Assistant is responsible for data entry and maintaining ledgers, ensuring vendor and customer payments, billings and receivables are current, and coding documents according to the organization's procedures.

Requirements

Analytical, computational, and mathematical abilities
Proficiency in bookkeeping programs and related software
Attention to detail and accuracy
High level of integrity and trustworthiness
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of financial operations and best bookkeeping practices
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension- The ability to understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Written Comprehensive/Expression - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Detail, service orientation.
Two (2) years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping required.
Fluency in English required

Nice To Haves

Bookkeeping certification or accounting coursework preferred.
Fluency in Spanish a plus.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel)

Responsibilities

Manage receipt, organization, and filing/ storage of records in electronic form in designated file data warehouses, including managing email correspondence.
Create transactions in accounting software(s) to process business documents (e.g., purchase orders, vendor invoices, customer invoices, customer cash receipts, expense reports etc.) and record business transactions to the general ledger.
Maintain spreadsheets for analysis, reconciliation, and processing of accounting transactions.
Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including customer invoicing, payment application, deductions, and reporting.
Post and maintain financial transactions in databases.
Receive and record vouchers, cash, and checks.
Process bills for payment.
File and tally deposits.
Reconcile financial transactions, identifying, reporting, and resolving discrepancies.
Produce a variety of reports as required/ needed.
Updating client accounts based on payment or contact information.
Perform review and application of discounts, rebates, bill-backs and making credit and debit memos.
Communicate with vendors and customers to request and arrange payments and about billing discrepancies and questions.
Perform accounting and clerical functions to support supervisors.
Other duties as assigned by management.