Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Job Type: Part-time (approx. 20 hours/week, 4 days/week) with opportunities for additional hours and potential full-time employment. Role is on-site in Downtown Orlando Headquarters.

Pay Range: $ 19- 21 per hour

About the Company

Lee Wesley & Associates is a family-owned company managing a $30M portfolio of food and beverage franchise operations across multiple states. With a presence in airports, arenas, stadiums, and navy bases, we operate in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Find out more: https://leewesley.com/

Job Description

The Accounting Assistant  will support daily accounting functions and office operations. Responsibilities include accounts payable/receivable, data entry, invoicing, record keeping, answering phones, and general administrative support.

• Performs routine accounting activities such as data entry, maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Assists in preparing, posting, verifying and recording customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• May create reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of other staff.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Analyzes accounts receivable transactions to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Provides administrative support to the department. Duties may include responding and resolving administrative inquiries and questions as well as copying and filing.
• Oversees telephone services, email correspondence, and mail distribution.
• Welcomes and directs visitors and vendors.
• Retrieves information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed.
• May assist with expense reporting, invoicing, office supply inventory, or other routine processes
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• Requires one year of general work experience in an office environment.

Work schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• Other
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)