Accounting Assistant

Posted 2 Days Ago
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Commerce, CA
Entry level
Logistics
The Role
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for managing vendor invoices, reconciling statements, responding to vendor inquiries, processing employee reimbursements, and assisting with month-end closing tasks. This role requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills, alongside a basic knowledge of accounting principles and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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For over 78 years, Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and the packaging industry itself. When you work with Ernest, you’ll enjoy the advantages of learning proven methods of success, a proactive approach, and having fun while earning what you’re worth with a lot of really awesome people.

Ernest is currently in search of an Accounting Assistant for our Corporate office located in Commerce, CA. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive pay rate along with benefits and a wonderful company culture.

The Accounting Assistant performs a variety of activities including but not limited to:

  • Maintain and organize incoming vendor invoices and proof of deliveries
  • Monitor and reconcile vendor statements, ensuring any discrepancies are addressed promptly. Ensure credit memos are received for any outstanding credits that appear on vendor statements.
  • Responding to vendor inquiries via phone or email regarding payment status and resolving payment-related issues.
  • Assist with reviewing and processing employee expense reimbursements, ensuring all documentation is correct.
  • Assist with month-end closing by reviewing accounts payable reports and reconciling account balances
  • Assist accounting manager with miscellaneous task

Essential Skills:

  • Detail Oriented
  • Self-starter
  • Ability to take direction
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles
  • Analytical Skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Data Entry skills
  • Knowledge of SAP accounting software a plus


Pay range: $21-23/hour

Ernest is a nationwide company, but did you know that our humble roots started in a Los Angeles garage? Brothers Ernie and Charles Wilson founded the company in 1946 with a dedication to customized service. Even after decades of delivering great packaging to our customers, that commitment has never changed. We always find the best solution to fit our customers’ needs, even if we have to invent it!

Top Skills

Excel
SAP
The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
637 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1946

What We Do

Ernest is a family-owned company that’s been solving industrial supply, packaging and shipping challenges for over 70 years. We don’t just sell boxes. We offer end-to-end business solutions to help companies streamline processes, increase efficiency and find the best packaging to boost their business, hero their product and deliver every time. Our team of experts combines Ernest’s unique customer-first philosophy with a design-driven approach to engineer solutions that meet the unique needs of those we serve.

If you’re looking to build a career at an innovative company with great benefits, a win-as-a-team mentality and a healthy sense of humor, check out our job opportunities today. Founded by two brothers in an LA garage, we’ve been pioneering the packaging industry for 75 years. Today, with thirteen divisions and more than 500 employees nationwide, we still pride ourselves on retaining that family feel.

We do things differently and drive innovation every day. That’s what moves Ernest, our packaging and our customers forward. Learn more at www.ernestpackaging.com.

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