Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Accounting Assistant | CARL HANSEN & SØN

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at Carl Hansen & Søn, located in Burlington, NJ, with occasional travel to NYC. Carl Hansen & Søn is a globally recognized furniture manufacturer, celebrated for over a century of craftsmanship excellence and iconic designs by legendary designers like Hans J. Wegner. This role is crucial for supporting US business operations by managing accounts payable and receivable, working closely with various internal teams, customers, and vendors. The Accounting Assistant plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth operational processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Burlington, NJ
• Pay: $62000 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Accounting & HR Operations Specialist
• Mission: Manage accounts payable and receivable while supporting US business operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, NetSuite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Coordinate: Liaise with the Denmark finance team regarding accounts payable, receivable, collections, and other accounting tasks.
• Reconcile: Assist with vendor and customer account reconciliations using the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system, while supporting the planned transition and integration to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Manage Invoices: Process and manage vendor invoices efficiently through the designated vendor platform.
• Resolve Discrepancies: Communicate with customers, vendors, sales representatives, customer service, and warehouse teams to resolve financial discrepancies.
• Support Financial Operations: Assist with collections processes, contribute to month-end closing activities including bank reconciliation, journal entries, and accrual postings, and maintain accurate financial documentation and audit trails.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-Level. At least 1-2 years of finance, accounting, or bookkeeping experience OR a relevant degree/certification.
• Experience: Proficiency with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, NetSuite, or other similar accounting software.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, effective communication and proactive follow-up abilities, and the capacity to work independently while managing workload efficiently.