Accounting Assistant

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Job Type: Full-time, Salaried

Reports To: Accounting Manager 

Summary

The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of routine accounting, bookkeeping, and financial tasks. This includes processing transactions, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and possesses a foundational understanding of accounting principles.

This position is with a fast-growing company, offering significant room for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for someone who is driven to learn and eager to take on new challenges as the company expands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR):
  • Review and process invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely payment.
  • Prepare and process customer invoices and record payments.
  • Communicate with customers regarding invoicing and payment terms.
• Reconciliations:
  • Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile various general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
  • Perform credit card reconciliations
• Data Entry and Record Keeping:
  • Accurately input financial data into the accounting system (e.g., QuickBooks).
  • Maintain organized and up-to-date filing of financial documents and records.
  • Review credit card transactions and ensure accurate recording.
• Reporting:
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and summaries as required.
• Support:
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
  • Support the accounting department with other administrative and clerical tasks.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; OR
• A minimum of one (1) year of proven experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data management and analysis.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills (A Plus):

• Previous hands-on experience with QuickBooks (desktop or online) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the Google Workspace environment, including Google Docs, and Drive, for collaborative document and data management.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $58,000-65,000 based on experience
• Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off (PTO); 401(k) Retirement Plan; Paid Holidays