SIMON | Accounting Assistant-Temporary

Description

• Assist accounting team with day-to-day accounting duties
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Perform general office and administrative tasks, including but not limited to answering phones, filing, printing, reporting, and emailing
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Contact clients and vendors as necessary to ensure accurate and on-time payments
• complete any part of the application process
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial data
• Manage ledgers and ensure accurate financial record keeping across departments
• Receive and process vendor invoices and statements
• Use spreadsheets and database tools to assist in financial record keeping
• Assist with preparation and submittal of contracts and bid documents
• Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work to ensure compliance with all standards
• Track vendor payments and ensure accuracy of vendor statements
• Assist with general accounts payable and accounts receivable duties
• Assist with preparation of financial reports

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively on a team and collaborate on projects
• Associates degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred; Bachelor’s degree preferred a plus
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 35 pounds
• Ability to work under pressure and changing deadlines in an environment of ambiguity
• 1-3 years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance function preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain clean driving history
• Occasionally required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; visiting work sites may require walking over uneven terrain and some exposure to dust, chemicals, and loud noise
• Most work performed in an office environment, quiet to moderate noise level
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Sitting for long periods (up to 8 hours or more) at a desk using a computer with intermittent breaks
• Proficiency using computer programs, including MS Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook), accounting, payroll, and database software
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work independently with general direction, and organize work while managing time effectively
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs
• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Some travel with overnight stays away from home may be required
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance