Assistant Accountant

Job Summary: The Assistant Accountant will perform a variety of accounting tasks with a focus on accounts payable and merchant processing.

Principle Responsibilities:

·         Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.

·         Oversees the full-cycle accounts payable process, including vendor payments, invoice management, discrepancy resolution, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

·         Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.

·         Responsible for monitoring, disputing, and resolving chargebacks to recover revenue and minimize financial losses.

·         Supports internal and external financial audits by providing accurate records, documentation, reconciliations, and timely resolution of any audit inquiries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.

·         Service oriented and ability to collaborate with a team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software; strong knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to learn and work within various software; knowledge of NetSuite/enterprise software and Salesforce CRM preferred.

Work Experience: 

·         1-2 year’s experience in accounting/finance or commensurate combination of education and experience.

Training and Education: 

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or commensurate experience.