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Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Job Summary

The Accounting Assistant role executes payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections as directed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, techniques, and practices.

Position Requirements

The Accounting Assistant must have an associate degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or related field with at least 1 year of applicable experience required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Proficient in advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently on assigned duties.
Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines.

Job Requirements:
Duties and Responsibilities

The Accounting Assistant will maintain software with employee and position information.
Processes payroll including employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
Provides information to employees and managers with payroll and human resources reports.
Records vendor invoices and expenditures and issues check to pay suppliers and vendors according to established procedures.
Receives payments from customers and posts amounts paid to appropriate accounts.
Monitors receivables and notifies customers of overdue accounts by mail or telephone in order to solicit payment.
Balances bank accounts.
Assists with month-end closing procedures.
Provides backup for reception area and phones.
The Accounting Assistant will perform other duties as assigned.

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