Accounting and Administrative Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to perform daily accounting tasks that will support our financial team with basic bookkeeping and accounting, payroll processing, and client and document intake and management. Accounting assistant responsibilities include general office duties, reception, direct client communication, entering financial transactions into our internal databases and reconciling accounts. Knowledge and experience with accounting and bookkeeping procedures, QuickBooks, and Excel is critical. If you have the right background, and are willing and able to learn more, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills relevant to accounting and tax return preparation.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies
• Prepare bank deposits
• Enter financial transactions into internal databases
• Check spreadsheets for accuracy
• Maintain digital and physical financial records
• Issue invoices to clients as needed
• Prepare, review and file payroll documents

Skills

• Work experience as an Accounting Assistant or Accounting Clerk
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures and bank account reconciliation
• Familiarity with finance regulations
• Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks)
• Organization skills
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
• AA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person