Accounting Assistant (Full-Time or Part-Time)

FGC is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join its growing Accounting Team – this position can be either full-time or part-time, depending upon the desire of the candidate and their fit with the company. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and detail oriented, have at least one year of relevant experience, and be well organized with a basic understanding of accounting principles. This position will be responsible for afternoon coverage of the accounting department, and therefore will need to be available until 5:00 PM during the work week. The position will report to FGC’s Controller.

Key Responsibilities:

-Manage daily workload, ensuring that deadlines are met, and work completed accurately

-Provide support to the accounting department

-Creation of sales orders and purchase orders

-Reviewing contracts

-Sales order/purchase order review & clean up

-Completing vendor credit applications

-Credit card reconciliations

-Accounts Receivable & Collections

-Other duties as assigned by Accountant or Controller

Qualifications:

-1 year of relevant accounting experience and/or training

-Intermediate/advanced knowledge with all Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel

-Intermediate/advanced knowledge of QuickBooks

-Knowledge of financial principles and accounting terminology

-Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task

-Performance under pressure

-Exceptional written and communication skills

-Passion for business and finance

-Self-motivated and self-directed

-Attention to detail