Junior Staff Accountant - Seattle
Seattle, WA 
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Posted 15 days ago
Job Description

Description

Safely and effectively compile data, compute fees and charges, and prepare invoices for billing purposes. Communicates with customers and co-workers to complete responsibilities. Deadline driven, weekly and monthly. Process weekly payroll.

Compensation:

$26.00-$27.29 per hour

Medical, dental and vision coverage offered

401(k) With employer contribution

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Company sponsored life insurance

Company sponsored short and long-term disability

Pet Insurance


Duties:

  • Process weekly payroll information for 3 unions (e.g timesheets)
  • Document customer related communications in the company's internal customer service system
  • Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial and employee files.
  • Process accounts receivable weekly and monthly, emailing invoices, scanning documents and mailing invoices as well as checks.
  • Prepare monthly union medical, union dues, pension three unions.
  • Respond promptly to customer inquiries for information and documentation requests on their accounts.
  • Responsible for direct communication with various department managers on an as needed basis regarding past due customers
  • Prepare collections letters and aging reports
  • Research rebate checks
  • Prepare, generate, and review various internal reports
  • Prepare debit and credit memos as required
  • Apply payments to accounts and reconciling customer accounts with the customers
  • Assist in the mailing of invoices and checks
  • Assist in setting up customers and making changes to customer accounts
  • Assist in compiling reports and recording information in various databases
  • Support accounting operations by filing documents, reconciling statements; running software programs
  • Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
  • Follow department and company procedures
  • Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
  • Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, professional certifications, education, experience and travel requirements

  • Minimum of two years of education beyond a high school diploma (Associate's degree preferred)
  • Minimum three years of experience in an accounting position
  • Must have experience in accounts receivable and payroll
  • Ability to follow oral and written directions to complete assigned tasks
  • Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques and to demonstrate analytical skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work well with others
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Ability to investigate and document customer issues
  • Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook and preferably Paylocity (or similar software application)
  • Less than 5% travel required

Physical Demands/Requirements:

Constantly (over 2/3):

  • Operates computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine and printer.
  • Remain in a stationary position for 50% or more of the time
  • Review documents, organizes data and detects accuracy of information

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

  • Moves throughout office accessing files, office machinery, etc.
  • Communicates with customers and co-workers and exchanges accurate information in-person, telephonically and via electronic devices/e-mail

Occasionally (under 1/3):

  • Moves materials or documents up to 25 lbs.

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.


EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Co ID: Baker Commodities

156 20-030822A

MSP ACC 24-00002


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
2+ years
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