Accounting Office Assistant

The accounting assistant will keep financial records, prepare reports, and update financial information. The ideal candidate will be able to process business transactions, handle accounts payable and receivable, expense reports, receipts, and other financial matters. Proven accounting experience required.

Accounting Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

• Keeping financial records up-to-date
• Processing business transactions with Payables and Receivables
• Handling bookkeeping and following accounting best practices
• Posting customer checks, vendor payments
• Correcting and modifying inaccurate files and records
• Processing billing adjustments and refunds
• Assisting financial department, other assistants, and Accounting Manager as needed
• Filing, mailing, and other duties as needed

Accounting Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

• Able to analyze financial records and transfer information
• Data entry and word processing skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize
• Assists team members when needed to accomplish team goals
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports
• Two to three years of proven accounting/bookkeeping experience (accounts payable preferred)
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Pays strict attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task