Weems & Plath is currently seeking an exceptional individual to fill the following position.

If you are interested in the following position, please forward your resume by email or fax (410-268-8713) to the contact listed with the posting. NO PHONE CALLS, please.

Operations and Accounting Assistant

Marine equipment wholesaler has immediate opening for a motivated individual to perform a variety of tasks in our Annapolis office during business hours (Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM).  The ideal applicant will have great computer, organizational and communication skills.  Please send resume and salary requirements.

This position reports directly to the Controller. The purpose of the work is to assist the Vice President of Operations and Controller, with the duties described below and with whatever other duties may arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with purchasing and/or accounting is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly and willingness to assume new responsibilities.
• Accuracy, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Aptitude for working with computers, numbers and currency conversions, familiarity with bookkeeping procedures, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Pleasant manner and the ability to work with others.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.

MAJOR DUTIES AND REQUIRED TASKS

• Costing of inventory, including that purchased from overseas.
• Receiving inventory into computer system.
• Accounts Payable processing.
• Maintaining accounting filing system and archives.
• Responsible for ordering and stocking snacks and related supplies. 
• Assisting with physical inventory
• Backup to other members of the Operations (Warehouse and Production) and Administrative (Accounting and Reception) Departments.
• Scheduling incoming vendor shipments (domestic & international).
• Follow up on open purchase orders placed by the VP of Operations.
• Processing backorders.
• Coordinating vendor returns of defective items.
• Provide support to VP of Operations and Controller.