Accounting Assistant

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant to join their Finance Department. This role involves performing advanced clerical tasks related to accounting functions and supporting financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive accounting information from internal and external sources including other finance sections, departments, divisions, suppliers, and clients.
• Audit invoices to ensure appropriate supporting documentation.
• Match information and documentation with accounting records; verify accounts and sub-jobs charged for accuracy and legitimacy.
• Process financial records including preparation of journals, registers, ledgers, budgets, tax reports, and client invoices.
• Maintain standard accounting and financial records.
• Input information into computerized accounting systems.
• Prepare information for use by other departments, clients, and suppliers.
• Perform financial reconciliations and proofs.
• Respond to inquiries and prepare standard financial analyses.
• Maintain computerized databases for tracking and informational purposes.
• Provide guidance to lower-level accounting support personnel.
• Perform other related responsibilities as appropriate.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field preferred; alternatively, a High School diploma with 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Basic PC skills including proficiency with MS Windows, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of accounting processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cost Point, Concur, and Ariba software systems.

Location

Not specified.