Accounting Assistant
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Durango, CO, United States
Accounting Assistant
DURANGO, CO 81302 End Date 05/31/2026
Overview
Salary Range $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly Travel Percentage None Category Accounting
Description
Job Title: Accounting Assistant - Location: Durango, CO (on-site)
Department: Finance - Status: Regular, Full-Time
Reports to: General Accounting Manager - FLSA Category: Non- Exempt
Pay Grade: $19 to $22 an hr (DOE) - Level:Entry
Available Positions:2 - Relevant Work Experience: 0-3 year
POSITION SUMMARY: An entry-level professional who supports and assists the Accounting Managers and Senior Accountants in the Accounting and Finance department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Accounts Payable
Prepare and assist accounts payables ensuring that all invoices and expenses are entered promptly and accurately into the ERP program.
Maintains all vendor invoices chronologically in the SharePoint system.
Daily review of accounts payable and departmental approvals.
Responsible for internal and external inquiries related to financial transactions.
Special projects as directed by supervisor.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Accounts Receivable
Prepares data received from Shipping Department for processing of invoices for orders that have shipped on the previous day.
Processing of third-party freight invoices on a weekly basis.
Daily review of account balances for pending orders on credit hold to determine release of product.
Daily verification of incoming electronic payments on accounts receivable accounts.
Reapplication /redistribution of payments on accounts receivable accounts as needed.
Scanning of department documents such as invoices, statements, quarterly reports, and payroll data.
Assist in invoice and statement mail preparation.
Reprinting and mailing of invoices to customers upon request.
Special projects as directed by supervisor.
Preparation of deposits.
Coding of Cash Receipts and bank Lock Box Deposits on a daily basis.
Royalty sales verification on a monthly basis.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Experience working in accounting or finance related position.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Products is required.
Must be able to carefully follow written and verbal instructions and work well under pressure.
Must be able to accurately convey written and verbal instructions to others.
Strong attention to detail.
Desire to learn and grow as an accountant with the company.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to frequently type and perform data entry for extended periods of time.
Must be able to occasionally bend, reach, grasp small objects, and lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
DURANGO, CO 81302 End Date 05/31/2026
Overview
Salary Range $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly Travel Percentage None Category Accounting
Description
Job Title: Accounting Assistant - Location: Durango, CO (on-site)
Department: Finance - Status: Regular, Full-Time
Reports to: General Accounting Manager - FLSA Category: Non- Exempt
Pay Grade: $19 to $22 an hr (DOE) - Level:Entry
Available Positions:2 - Relevant Work Experience: 0-3 year
POSITION SUMMARY: An entry-level professional who supports and assists the Accounting Managers and Senior Accountants in the Accounting and Finance department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Accounts Payable
Prepare and assist accounts payables ensuring that all invoices and expenses are entered promptly and accurately into the ERP program.
Maintains all vendor invoices chronologically in the SharePoint system.
Daily review of accounts payable and departmental approvals.
Responsible for internal and external inquiries related to financial transactions.
Special projects as directed by supervisor.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Accounts Receivable
Prepares data received from Shipping Department for processing of invoices for orders that have shipped on the previous day.
Processing of third-party freight invoices on a weekly basis.
Daily review of account balances for pending orders on credit hold to determine release of product.
Daily verification of incoming electronic payments on accounts receivable accounts.
Reapplication /redistribution of payments on accounts receivable accounts as needed.
Scanning of department documents such as invoices, statements, quarterly reports, and payroll data.
Assist in invoice and statement mail preparation.
Reprinting and mailing of invoices to customers upon request.
Special projects as directed by supervisor.
Preparation of deposits.
Coding of Cash Receipts and bank Lock Box Deposits on a daily basis.
Royalty sales verification on a monthly basis.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Experience working in accounting or finance related position.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Products is required.
Must be able to carefully follow written and verbal instructions and work well under pressure.
Must be able to accurately convey written and verbal instructions to others.
Strong attention to detail.
Desire to learn and grow as an accountant with the company.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to frequently type and perform data entry for extended periods of time.
Must be able to occasionally bend, reach, grasp small objects, and lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.