Accounting assistant Jobs in Everett, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose

This position has primary day-to-day responsibilities for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as well as supporting the monthly financial closing. Position works closely with various members of the business unit. Periodic interaction with corporate finance.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Participate in the month-end close activities including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions / confirmations.
• Responsible for all A / R tasks including cash receipts, cash collections, aging reports and daily sales invoicing.
• Responsible for all A / P tasks including timely processing of invoices and weekly payment runs and Sales and Use Tax submission.
• Maintain the vendor master for new vendor additions or changes to existing vendors.
• Post daily inventory receipts and reconcile the receipts not invoiced report.
• Track monthly Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
• Track controllable costs weekly and provide actuals to plant management; provide assistance to Controller on forecasting upcoming monthly expenses.
• Provide support to Corporate office on monthly deliverables.
• Track temporary employee hours and provide data to the team and HR.
• Perform ad hoc projects and analyses as directed.
• Responsible to follow all established Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications / Requirements

Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations).

Environmental Condition

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.