Accounting Assistant - Lakeland Industries : Job Details

Accounting Assistant

Location: Huntsville, AL (4 Days in Office, 1 Remote) Reports To: North America Controller

At Lakeland Industries, we're more than just a leader in the PPE sectorwe're a team of innovators, collaborators, and problem-solvers committed to protecting people around the world. Our mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that elevate safety and customer experience. If you're looking for a workplace that values creativity, teamwork, and purpose, you've found it.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounting Assistant to support our finance and accounting team. The ideal candidate will assist with a variety of accounting tasks, including data entry, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role is essential for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

Job Summary Responsibilities:

• Assist with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes
• Process cash receipts as needed
• Support customer collection efforts
• Investigate and resolve disputed invoices
• Reconcile receipts and assist with AP invoice discrepancies
• Prepare and process AP vouchers via 3-way and 2-way match
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions
• Maintain organized digital and paper records of financial documents
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with employee expense reports and reimbursements
• Communicate with vendors and customers regarding billing inquiries
• Perform data entry and general administrative tasks as needed
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial operations

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing financial transactions and invoices
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple deliverables and deadlines.
• Advanced skills in using MS Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve inventory-related issues.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment, preferably at an international public company.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization effectively and professionally and with international (global) team members as well.
• Excellent technical, analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, great team player, attention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines and strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP and Sage X3 is a plus.
• Strong work ethic with a positive continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong quantitative abilities, process oriented and attention to detail combined with ability to understand the bigger picture.

Experience:

3 4 years' experience in similar accounting positions or similar role.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required.