Overview
This role provides administrative and data entry support for the accounting team of a distribution company. Responsibilities include managing and triaging the shared accounting inbox, entering and maintaining accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) records, maintaining vendor records, and supporting day-to-day accounting administration.
The position starts as a fill-in role with a strong likelihood of converting to a permanent long-term role for the right candidate. Reliability, attention to detail, and strong written English are required from day one.
Responsibilities
Accounting Inbox Management
- Monitor, triage, and manage the shared accounting inbox daily
- Prioritize and route incoming emails to the appropriate team member or queue
- Ensure time-sensitive items are flagged promptly
- Respond to routine inbox inquiries with accurate, professional written communication
Data Entry and Record Keeping
- Enter and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records accurately
- Process and log invoices with correct coding, amounts, and dates
- Maintain and update vendor records to ensure information is current and complete
- Perform reconciliations and cross-checks to identify and correct data entry errors
Administrative Support for the Accounting Team
- Provide general administrative support to the accounting team as needed
- Assist with organizing, filing, and maintaining financial documents and records
- Support ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks as directed by the accounting lead
Requirements
- Prior experience in accounting support, data entry, AP/AR, or a similar administrative finance role
- Exceptional attention to detail with a zero-error standard for data entry and record keeping
- Strong written English communication skills for inbox management and correspondence
- Organized, reliable, and self-directed with the ability to manage ongoing tasks independently once trained
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where accuracy and responsiveness both matter
- Available to work full-time during US business hours
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with accounting or ERP software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar platforms
- Experience managing a shared inbox or email queue in a professional setting
- Background supporting an accounting or finance team in a distribution, wholesale, or e-commerce business
Compensation & Benefits
- Paid in USD (bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th)
- Paid Time Off in accordance with company policy
- Observance of Holidays per company guidelines
Location
- 100% remote setup
- Must be available during US business hours