Accounting Assistant - Work for a Growing Organization! About the Company and Opportunity: * Our client is a leading manufacturing and engineering organization located in the gorgeous Gaithersburg area! * This organization was formed over 60 years ago as a family owned business and was recently acquired by a private equity firm. They continue to have a family owned feel, however, they have increased their financial stability. * They have 5 locations in the United States and are looking to add another location. * Their clients are reputable, multi-million dollar global companies. * The Controller is known for fostering a positive environment and for getting employees promoted. * This organization is technically savvy and encourages employees to grow within the organization. * The company is known for investing in their employees and promoting from within * They offer excellent benefits, including: 401K, team member discounts, company-paid healthcare, career advancement, flexible spending account, and highly competitive base salaries * Some of the employee reviews, include things like: * This company has great benefits and freedom, plus a flexible work schedule! * The people are the best part, my colleagues are some of the brightest, kindest, most driven and thoughtful humans I've had the pleasure to work with. Job Requirements Overview of the Accounting Assistant role: * The Accounting Assistant will process accounts payable for the 5 locations including 3 way matching of the invoices * Prepare weekly check runs * Generate invoices for customers * The Accounting Assistant will process employee expense reports along with calculating commissions * Post vendor payments and handle cash applications * Prepare bank deposits * The Accounting Assistant will reconcile bank statements * Assist the Controller with month end closing activities such as ensuring all outstanding invoices are paid, posting payments, and creating and an aging report Preferred Qualifications for the Accounting Assistant: * General Accounting, AP or AR experience * Attention to detail * Associate's degree is a plus * Manufacturing or distribution experience a plus