Job Description

Position Description:

R & D Industries, Inc. (RDI) has an immediate opening for an Accounting Assistant. This is a part-time position or possibly full-time position in our accounting department and is responsible for assisting with RDI accounting and human resources tasks. General responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with: answering phones, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll time and attendance, and benefits administration. This position will work directly with our Accounting Manager and Human Resources Manager and may involve working from home or in the office.

Successful candidates must be self-motivated, organized, and proficient and fluent in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and other office applications. Candidates should have previous office experience or an AA, or AS degree in accounting.

We believe this is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to work in one of the top technology companies in the region.

If you have applied in the past, please re-submit your application as we only retain applications for 30-days.

This position will be located in our headquarters in Milford, Iowa and/or working remotely from home temporarily.

Join us and be a part of a special team right here in Iowa!

Requirements & Responsibilities:

AA / AS degree in Accounting OR
Previous experience in these areas:
- Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Monthly Billings & Statements
- Accounting software such as MAS 90 or MAS 200, or QuickBooks
- Manage Time & Attendance
Coordinate directly with the Accounting Manager and Human Resources Manager to assist with any tasks
High attention to detail
Awareness of timelines, objectives, and goals
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Strong work ethic, self-starter
Interpersonal communication skills

Perks Include

Work in a fun, team environment
Professional development and training opportunities
Gain crucial experience with a variety of real-world projects
Learn from respected industry experts on best practices
Unlimited Coffee
Conveniently located near Highway 71

Extensive Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

Employer-paid health insurance contribution
Medical (cafeteria) plan
Paid Individual Life, Dental, Vision and Long-Term Disability coverage
Paid Vacation time
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO) sick days and personal days
Jury duty and bereavement benefits
Allowance for use of personal cell phone.
Performance-based bonuses
401K Match
Health savings and flexing spend options
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Life Insurance (Additional Coverage Options)
Additional coverage options to include spouses and families

About Us:

R & D Industries, Inc. (RDI) is a 37-year old Iowa corporation and winner of the 2010 Iowa Small Business Excellence Award. RDI was listed in both 2014 and 2015 Inc Magazine’s Inc-5000 as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the US. In 2019, RDI's Thinix division was recognized for managed service excellence as one of the Top 500 MSPs in the US.

RDI provides competitive pay, paid vacations, paid holidays, paid personal days, group health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k retirement plan, and other benefits. RDI has offices in Milford and Ames. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to work in a growing, fun environment within one of the top technology companies in the region. Join us and be a part of a special team right here in Iowa!

Join us and be a part of a special team right here in Iowa!

R & D Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and proud supporter of the Home Base Iowa Initiative for more details see: HomeBaseIowa.gov

About Okoboji, IA:

R & D Industries (RDI) in Milford is located just minutes south of Okoboji and the Iowa Lakes Corridor — a place that allows for a balance in life. Living within the communities of the Iowa Lakes Corridor allows you to have it all. This area provides you with the ability to spend quality time with your friends and family while meeting your career objectives. Enjoy easy and scenic commutes, excellent schools with small class sizes, safe communities to live in and endless recreational and cultural opportunities year-round.

Within the Iowa Lakes Corridor, there are progressive and distinctive communities each with its own history, character, and lifestyle. Find affordable housing in a variety of beautiful communities and neighborhoods.

The Iowa Lakes Corridor’s award-winning, highly rated schools produce exceptionally educated students. Our higher education system, including Buena Vista University, Iowa Lakes Community College and Iowa Central Community College, is a valued partner in the lifelong learning of our residents, advanced education, high tech training, and job retraining of our workforce. Within the Iowa Lakes Corridor, there is a great diversification of professional healthcare services with caring family doctors and surgeons along with state-of-the-art hospitals and healthcare facilities.

The Iowa Lakes Corridor…the Good Life.

Learn more at http://okoboji.com, http://vacationokoboji.com, and http://www.lakescorridor.com/

This job was posted on Fri Mar 26 2021 and expired on Wed Mar 31 2021.

Minimum $22K /yr

$36K /yr Average

Maximum $53K /yr

Tasks

Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.

Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.

Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.

Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.

Code documents according to company procedures.

Perform financial calculations, such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.

Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.

Perform general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.

Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.

Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.

Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.

Match order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information.

Perform personal bookkeeping services.

Prepare and process payroll information.

Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.

Compute deductions for income and social security taxes.

Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.

Monitor status of loans and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.

Reconcile records of bank transactions.

Compile budget data and documents, based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets.

Compare computer printouts to manually maintained journals to determine if they match.

Transfer details from separate journals to general ledgers or data processing sheets.

Complete and submit tax forms and returns, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms, and other government documents.

Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.

Calculate costs of materials, overhead, and other expenses, based on estimates, quotations and price lists.

Prepare purchase orders and expense reports.

Prepare trial balances of books.

Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.

Maintain inventory records.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Knowledge

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.