Responsibilities
- Supports Accounting Manager in the daily operations of the accounting department including:
- Month and year-end process
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Cash receipts
- General Ledger
- Payroll and Utilities
- Cash Forecasting
- Revenue and expenditure analysis
- Capital assets reconciliation
- Fixed asset activity
- Identifying trends by completing audits and determining system improvements and implementing change.
- Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues
- Protects organizations value by keeping information confidential.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintain personal networks and participating in professional organizations
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Job Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting
- 4 + years bookkeeping experience
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, GAAP
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Professional presentation and demeanor
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with all levels of associates
- Maintain confidentiality
- Demonstration of the following:
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
- Fast learner
- Team player
- Good time-management skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
- High business acumen
Technical Expertise
- QuickBooks experience a must
- Working knowledge of TecSys Elite, a plus
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Additional Employment Requirements
- Must be able to successfully pass all preliminary employment requirements (i.e., background check and drug screen)
- Must have a valid driver's license
Physical/Mental/Visual Demands
- Work is light to medium in nature with frequent walking to perform assigned tasks..
Working Conditions
- Activities occur within a typical office environment.
Equipment Operated
- Equipment: Laptop computer, cell phone, fax machine, copier, and desk phone
- Systems: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, QuickBooks
LifeScience Logistics is an equal opportunity employer that takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
