What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Robert Half?
A non-profit in Lancaster is looking for an Accounting Technician to temporarily join their team for the end of the fiscal year. This position is temporary for 3 months and HYRBID - 2/3days ON-SITE in LANCASTER.
***In this position you will be focusing on AP and expense reimbursements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assemble, reconcile, verify, and process invoice batches
• Perform tasks related to preparation, balancing, reconciliation of accounting records and reports
• Verify vendor statements and handle correspondence involving accounts payable
• Ensure payment to vendors and employees including, but not limited to electronic funds transfers,
according to Department timelines
• Prepare and maintain all supporting documents and distribute checks according to established
procedures
• Verify receipt of materials (e.g. Packing slips) or services and match invoices and other
documentation necessary to process payment
• Conduct periodic checks of open purchase orders to ensure the payment has been processed
• Prepare and review Accounts Payable reports
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies and issues between vendor and customer
• Assist with monthly and year-end close out processing and procedures
• Systematically verify and audit accounts for completeness and accuracy according to established
internal controls
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies; Consult with management on questionable trends in receipt
reconciliation
• Utilize accounting systems to input data and to produce reports
• Ensure vendor information is kept current in the accounting system
• Maintain accurate and timely/historical records of expenditures and transactions
• Embrace changing technologies and procedures to improve efficiencies and methodology
• Provide support with auditing, processing, and filing to the Finance Department, when necessary
• Communicate needs, issues, and ideas to supervisor to assist with daily tasks, suggest improvements,
and to seek assistance when necessary
• Respond to inquiries and requests from employees, clients and vendors
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
Requirements
• Completion of High School Diploma or General Education Diploma required. Accounting Certificate, College
degree or equivalent training in Accounting preferred
• 3 years experience in Accounts Payable or recordkeeping and reporting involving accounting systems
• Proficient in accounting software applications (i.e. SAGE/Abila MIP)
• 10 Key by touch
• Intermediate or Advanced, or Expert skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Salary : $21 - $24
