Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Blue Sky Pest Control, a leading service provider in the Phoenix Metro area, is looking to hire a Full-time Accounting Assistant in the East Valley. Blue Sky is well known for the high quality service we deliver. We have won the Angie's List Super Service Award in each of the last several years. We are also the only Pest Control Company to be endorsed by Rosie On The House. We make Service and Customer Satisfaction our priority and the result is steady growth every year.

To maintain our high standard of excellent service we hire only the best employees. We are looking for individuals of high character with strong work ethics. If you are looking for a long term career with a strong, growing energetic company, this may be the opportunity for you.

We offer full benefits, competitive wages and professional development through continuous training. If you meet the requirements listed below and can perform the duties described, please submit your resume for us to review. Visit us at www.blueskypest.com to learn more about us!

SUMMARY

The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for performing a wide range of clerical accounting duties and will be tasked with ensuring accuracy and consistency of transactions within the Accounting functions. Accounting Assistant’s role will focus on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Internal Auditing, report generation and questionable data investigation.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to. Other duties will be assigned as necessary to fulfill the optimum efficiency and effectiveness of this position:

Assisting and serving external customers and internal staff
Supports accounting operations by filing documents, running reports and various data entry functions
Maintain A/R integrity
Maintain A/P integrity
Issuing credits or assisting with other financial account adjustments, when necessary

Processing daily lock box transactions
Accurately/timely processing collections calls/letters, respond to customer inquiries
Assisting Controller with other assigned tasks

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with an attitude of service and determination to do his or her best at all times. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required for this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS/ABILITIES

Excellent listening & communication skills
At least three years of documented accounting or bookkeeping training and/or experience
Demonstrated aptitude working with Excel spreadsheets
Strong understanding of receivables/payables, along with debits/credits
Accurate typing and data entry skills
Good analytical & problem solving abilities
Effective time management & prioritization skills
Self-motivated and able to work with a team to complete necessary tasks in a timely manner

Skills & Responsibilities

Requirements

Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Agree to and pass a pre-employment background and drug test and agree to ongoing random drug testing.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Comfortable working with computers, emailing and able to type at least 40 wpm.