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Accounting Assistant

Fravert

Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant supports the Senior Accountant by executing daily accounting and financial transactions. This role is essential in maintaining operational accuracy and efficiency and ensuring the team adheres to the company's core values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Transactional Work:

  • Execute daily accounting transactions including billing, vendor invoice processing, and bank deposits.
  • Maintain accurate records in Microsoft Dynamics GP.
  • Process routine month-end journal entries.

Support Senior Accountant:

  • Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and inventory management.
  • Provide timely updates and support for month-end close.

Shared Controller Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to reorganizing transactional work for improved efficiency.
  • Prioritize speed and accuracy in routine financial transactions.

Daily Reporting:

  • Prepare and deliver daily job cost and financial reports.
  • Respond promptly to internal financial inquiries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • High attention to detail in financial transactions.
  • Proactive approach to identify and escalate discrepancies.
  • Clear and effective communication with team members.
  • Adaptable to changing demands and priorities.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 1-2 years' experience in a similar role required.
  • Construction or manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Key skills/competency

  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • Accounting transactions
  • Billing
  • Vendor invoicing
  • Journal entries
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Inventory management
  • Financial reporting
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability

How to Get Hired at Fravert

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Fravert's culture: Understand their values and financial precision.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight your accounting and transactional skills.
  • Showcase Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise: Emphasize system experience.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Review month-end processes and reconciliations.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Microsoft Dynamics GP tutorials.
Practice daily transaction processes.
Study month-end journal procedures.
Revisit balance sheet reconciliation techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling financial discrepancies.
Explain teamwork during month-end close.
Discuss adaptability in high-pressure situations.
Detail a past process improvement experience.