Accounting Assistant Job at Brightwing in Troy

Accounting Assistant

Troy, MI 

100% On-Site 

3+ years Accounting experience required

Brightwing is seeking a skilled and proactive Accounting Assistant to play a key role in our financial operations and contribute to our organization's growth. This position offers a dynamic mix of responsibilities, with approximately 25% of your time focused on accounts receivable collections and cash receipt processes and 75% dedicated to bank reconciliations, journal entries, sales tax returns, and various financial reporting tasks.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude who thrives in a collaborative environment. You'll work closely with our Accounting, Sales, and Management teams, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. Given the complexity of our organization, this role will have a direct impact across multiple businesses, requiring a forward-thinking mindset to drive continuous improvement and scalability in our processes.

What you’ll do:

·         Ensure payments from clients are made consistent with terms and on time.

·         Take full ownership of the collection of delinquent accounts receivable and accurately credit customer accounts with payments received.

·         Complete monthly account reconciliations related to month-end accounts receivable accounts.

·         Maintain continuous communication with internal staff to update on collections issues.

·         Document collection and client efforts accordingly on their accounts for management review.

·         Filing state and local sales tax returns.

·         Develop and use problem-solving and multitasking skills to quickly identify and resolve account issues while meeting department goals.

What you’ll need:

·         Must have at least 3 years’ experience as a general staff accountant.

·         Proven working experience as an Accounts Receivable Specialist with 3+ years of experience

·         Demonstrated ability to manage multi-company accounting function

·         Associate’s degree in Accounting

·         Strong customer service, data entry, and organizational skills.

·         Experience working in ERP systems for invoice and payment submission and reconciliation

·         Above average Microsoft Dynamics (GP), Excel and Microsoft Office experience

·         Avalara (sales tax program) experience preferred

What you’ll have:

·         Solid critical thinking and analysis and attention to detail.

·         High personal drive, confidence, integrity and determination.

·         Aptitude to take on challenges and keep a healthy attitude under pressure.

·         Resiliency and agility to adapt to new challenges quickly and effectively.

·         Ability to collaborate easily and effectively with others and adapt to different working styles.

·         Desire to take responsibility for the quality of all deliverables, contribute to doing things better and faster.