Accounting Assistant
Accounting Assistant
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Job Description
The part-time (25 hours per week) Accounting Assistant provides support to the accounting department by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. This role is responsible for assisting with routine accounting functions maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day accounting activities.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions including invoice processing payment posting and reconciliations.
- Maintain and update accounting records and files.
- Assist with payroll processing and expense report tracking.
- Communicate with vendors clients and internal staff regarding invoices payments and account status.
- Perform general office and administrative duties such as filing data entry and scanning documents.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting principles.
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field preferred.
- 12 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Work Environment
This job is in an office setting with regular interaction with the accounting manager and other departments. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies procedures and applicable laws.
Only candidates meeting the minimum qualification will be contacted.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job requires an employee to sit for extended periods often at a desk or workstation frequent use of a keyboard and mouse involves repetitive hand and wrist movements and visual acuity for tasks such as reading documents and analyzing data on screens.
While not as physically demanding as some jobs office work may still require light to moderate lifting such as moving boxes of supplies or equipment. Although office jobs are generally sedentary employees may need to walk short distances such as to meetings or the printer. Regular movement is important to reduce the risks associated with prolonged sitting.
Employment Type
Part-Time
