Accounting Assistant - Remote

Overview

The organization is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support accounting activities within the Finance Department. This role performs a variety of advanced clerical tasks related to financial records, invoice review, data entry, and account reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Receive accounting information from internal or external sources, including other Finance Department sections, other departments or divisions, other organization companies, 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, including 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 the position as appropriate.

Requirements

• Associate's or equivalent degree 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
• Benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Holidays

Posting 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

• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.