Accounting Assistant – Taoglas – San Diego, CA

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Location: San Diego, CA

At Taoglas we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company’s growth. We are hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, to ensure a bright future.

About us

Taoglas is a leading enabler of digital transformation using IoT from initial strategy definition, to design, build, deployment and managed services. Our solutions combine high-performance RF design with advanced positioning, imaging, audio and artificial intelligence technologies for organizations solving critical problems using IoT. A nimble and efficient approach which mobilizes quickly, makes Taoglas a trusted advisor helping customers regardless of where they are on their IoT journey. With world-class design, consultancy and engineering expertise, along with support and test centers globally, Taoglas delivers complex IoT solutions to market quickly and cost-effectively. Taoglas has proven expertise globally across the transportation, connected healthcare, smart cities and smart building industries.

Main Purpose:

Under direct supervision, the Accounting Assistant performs various accounting tasks to support the Finance Department.

Reporting to: US Finance Manager

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Generates timely and accurate customer invoices.

· Posts A/R and applies receipts in the accounting system on a timely basis.

· Reviews A/R aging report by transaction date on a weekly basis, builds up good relationship with customers’ A/P departments, and makes effort on AR collection.

· Responsible for the scanning and maintaining log for incoming check payments.

· Responsible for downloading and saving statement of accounts for all customers.

· Provide assistance to customer inquiries or issues with payments or remittances.

· Prepare assigned monthly reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts.

· Prepare weekly journal entries as assigned.

· Processes all accounting responsibilities including AR, AP and inventory control as directed.

· Assist daily accounting task and month-end closing activities.

· Follows instructions from accounting team in terms of constant changing priorities.

· Assists year-end audit by providing timely and accurate financial information.

· Bank Reconciliations.

· Downloading Bank Statements.

· Cash collection.

· Expenses Processing.

· Credit Card Expenses Processing.

· Filing and serve as an additional resource for accounting team as needed.

Qualifications/Skills:

· Associate’s degree in accounting related field or equivalent experience.

· 2 years accounts receivable experience.

· Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

· Experience with an ERP system; SAP experience is preferred

· Personal commitment to excellence, integrity and honesty in all dealings.

· Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

· Must be able to effectively handle daily responsibilities in a deadline driven environment.

· Multi-entity experience highly preferred

Other Skills & Abilities include:

· Proven ability to manage multiple projects

· A self-starter with experience in time management and work load prioritisation.

· Track record in delivering complex projects

· Experience working in a Global team desirable

· Keen interest in emerging technologies would be advantages

· Excellent communication skills including presenting, speaking, writing, and follow up

Classification:

Non – Exempt (Hourly)

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM TO 5:00 PM.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:

No travel is anticipated for this position.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: