Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant compiles and maintains accounts payable records. In addition, the Accounting Assistant controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

Job Responsibilities

• Check and approve all vouchers for payment. 
• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Prepare invoice deduction notices, as necessary. 
• Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.
• Answer all vendor inquiries. 
• Analyze vendor accounts and negotiate extended terms with vendors when cash is restricted. 
• Prepares batch check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions. 
• Process employee expense reports.
• Reconcile Cash Account daily and at month end.
• Print all accounts payable reports and maintain all accounts payable files. 
• Prepare analysis of accounts, as required. 
• Assist with special projects, as necessary. 
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good time management skills.
• 0% travel required. 

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates’ Degree or higher.
• 3 years of accounts payable experience or more.
• Proficient in SAP. 
• Prior Manufacturing Accounts Payable experience is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer