Administrative Assistant

Who We Are Freightliner of Hartford, Inc is a family owned and operated full-service commercial truck dealership, established in 1996. In addition to our Freightliner parts, sales, and service locations in East Hartford and Torrington, we also own Alliance Used Truck Center, Equipment Specialists, and Connecticut Driveshaft Services. Our accounting department is a small, close-knit team that manages transactions, billing, expenses, customer accounts, financial reports, and more for all of our businesses and locations. Job Summary We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our accounting team in the Administrative Assistant role. In this position, you will be responsible for providing front desk coverage, maintaining accurate accounting records, processing payments, reconciling reports, and supporting general office tasks. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a foundation in accounting, who is also eager to learn new tasks and have opportunities for growth. Work Environment Full-time in-person settingMonday through Friday, 8am ' 4:30pmCompetitive company benefits available after 60 days of employment including wellness program, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 401k with a 10% match, Company participated HSAPay Range $22-$25 per hour depending on experience Key Responsibilities Provide front desk coverage, including managing phone calls and walk-ins, remote bank deposit processing, petty cash, as well as trips to the post office and banksMaintain accurate accounting records in filing and computer systemsFacilitate the organization and ordering of office supplies for all locationsEffectively communicate with customers and vendors regarding accounting mattersProcess cash, check, and credit card transactions on a daily basisApply customer payments (cash, checks, credit cards) to correct accountsReconciliation of daily cash transactions and reporting for all locationsReconciliation of various monthly accounting reportsWork closely and effectively with all departments and locations regarding accounting and office mattersSupport office with miscellaneous projects and tasks