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Job 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

Job 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.