Accounting Assistant

<Job Overview>
Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounting Assistant and play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting our accounting operations. This energetic position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in various accounting functions, including data entry, account reconciliation, and financial reporting. You will collaborate closely with senior accountants and other departments to ensure compliance with financial standards and streamline processes that drive our organization’s success. If you’re passionate about numbers, detail-oriented, and eager to grow your career in accounting, this role is perfect for you!

<Responsibilities>

• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records within accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or Workday
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis to verify accuracy of financial data
• Prepare journal entries and support general ledger accounting activities in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Support payroll management tasks using systems like ADP, Paychex, Kronos, or UltiPro, including time tracking and payroll processing
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including account reconciliation and financial statement preparation
• Contribute to internal audits by providing documentation related to SOX compliance and governmental accounting standards
• Support budgeting efforts and financial reporting initiatives for various departments or projects

<Skills>

• Strong understanding of corporate accounting principles, GAAP, and governmental accounting standards
• Experience with financial software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of payroll management systems like ADP, Paychex, Kronos, or UltiPro
• Proficiency in data entry, double-entry bookkeeping, and 10-key typing skills for efficient record keeping
• Familiarity with accounts payable/receivable processes and account reconciliation techniques
• Ability to analyze financial data accurately and perform account analysis with attention to detail
• Basic understanding of tax regulations related to non-profit or corporate entities
• Strong math skills combined with excellent organizational abilities for bookkeeping and journal entries
• Experience working in public accounting or supporting financial services is a plus
• Knowledge of technical accounting concepts such as debits & credits, general ledger reconciliation, and financial concepts

This energetic role offers a fantastic platform to sharpen your accounting skills while contributing meaningfully to our organization’s financial health. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail meets proactive problem-solving, we want to hear from you!

Pay: $24.57 - $29.59 per hour

Work Location: Remote