Accounting Assistant - Remote

Overview

The organization is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join the Corporate team. This role involves completing a variety of advanced clerical tasks within an accounting section of the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

• Receive accounting information from internal or external sources, including other Finance Department sections, other departments or divisions, other organizations, suppliers, and clients.
• Audit invoices for appropriate support documentation.
• Match information and documentation with accounting records; verify accounts and subjobs charged for accuracy and legitimacy.
• Process financial records by preparing journals, registers, ledgers, budgets, tax reports, and client invoices.
• Maintain standard accounting and financial records.
• Input information into a computerized accounting system.
• Prepare information for use by other departments, clients, and/or suppliers.
• Perform financial reconciliations and/or proofs.
• Answer inquiries and prepare standard analyses.
• Maintain computerized databases for tracking and informational purposes.
• Provide guidance to lower level Accounting support personnel.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cost Point, Concur and Ariba

Security Clearance Requirement

None

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $19.86 - $34.76
• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

Additional Information

• This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
• Equal opportunity employer: consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.