Accounting Assistant (Entry Level)

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies Accounting Assistant (Entry Level) Tewksbury, MA Apply Why Work for Us? \ Griffin is looking for an Entry-Level Accounting Assistant to join our accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone starting their accounting career or a recent graduate who wants hands-on experience and on-the-job training.\

What Youll Do:

\ As an Accounting Administrator Assistant, you will offer support to the accounting department with your focus on Sales Tax Exemption Validation and Maintenance. There will be a need to support other areas within the department on an as need basis. As those opportunities arise training will be provided.\

Core Responsibilities:

Sales Tax Support\

• Maintain and manage sales tax exemption certificates, including updates, renewals, reporting, and audit preparation.\
• Update and maintain sales tax records, digital libraries, and documentation in Prelude and SharePoint\ Additional responsibilities performed as needed to support accounting operations. Other duties may be assigned.\
• Support Accounts Receivable functions, including lockbox processing, cash application, customer maintenance, and payment processing.\
• Process new customer credit applications and maintain organized customer records.\
• Support Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing and weekly ACH and check runs.\
• Assist with end-of-day invoicing and credit card processing.\
• Serve as backup support for accounting operations and assist with special projects as needed to include but not limited to the following:\
• Process lockbox payments and accounts receivable checks received by mail.\
• Process daily cash sales reports in Prelude for all warehouse locations.\
• Process check-by-fax payment requests.\
• Scan and transmit check deposits to Bank of America.\
• Prepare cash deposits for the Tewksbury location.\
• Perform customer maintenance updates within accounting systems.\
• Process Netmail requests.\
• Answer and support Accounts Receivable group phone inquiries.\
• Review and verify credit card authorization forms.\
• Support miscellaneous accounting projects assigned.\
• Process new customer credit applications as required.\
• Scan completed application files to the Accounting Drive / Credit Application folder.\
• File customer credit documentation upon completion.\
• Process vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner.\
• Support weekly ACH and check payment runs.\
• Perform end-of-day invoicing and credit card processing.

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Qualifications:

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• High school diploma or equivalent required.\
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred but not required.\
• 0-2 years of experience in accounting administration, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or a related role\
• Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems is a plus (Prelude experience helpful, but not required)\
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills\
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.\
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Active Filters Accounting Assistant (Entry Level) Tewksbury, MA Clear All Apply