Accounting Assistant

<Job Overview>
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting various accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with established standards. Your energetic approach and strong organizational skills will help drive efficient financial operations, contributing to the overall success of our organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in corporate and governmental accounting while working with cutting-edge financial software.

<Duties>

• Assist with data entry and maintenance of financial records using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, and Workday
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice processing, payment reconciliation and collections.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and account analysis reports in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Manage payroll-related tasks using systems like Sage, ADP, Paychex, Kronos, UltiPro, Ceridian, or PeopleSoft
• Conduct financial data audits to ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls and internal policies
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including account reconciliation and financial statement preparation
• Support budgeting processes and provide relevant financial insights for management decision-making
• Contribute to governmental accounting tasks and non-profit accounting procedures as needed
• Collaborate with internal teams on tax preparation, audit support, and other financial projects

<Skills>

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles such as GAAP and governmental accounting standards
• Bilingual - Spanish / English
• Experience with financial software including QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Workday, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, UltiPro, ADP or Kronos
• Proficiency in payroll management systems like Sage, Paychex or ADP is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability in data entry, double-entry bookkeeping, journal entries, and account reconciliation
• Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and internal controls processes
• Excellent understanding of accounts payable/receivable functions and general ledger accounting
• Strong math skills with the ability to perform account analysis and balance sheet reconciliation accurately
• Knowledge of tax regulations related to payroll and corporate taxes is a plus
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Effective communication skills for collaborating across departments and supporting audit processes

Join us as an Accounting Assistant if you’re eager to grow your career in finance by applying your technical accounting expertise within a vibrant team environment. Your dedication will help ensure our financial operations run smoothly while providing valuable support across multiple departments.

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person