Accounting Assistant

Job description
Purpose of the Role/Role Overview:

The Accounting Assistant will work in close proximity with the Company’s Accounting Team and CEO by performing a variety of general accounting functions.

General Duties / Key Responsibilities:

§ Prepare Client / Vendor Invoices and Purchase Orders

§ Monitor and maintain account payable and receivable financial records

§ Enter financial transactions into the company’s accounting software

§ General Ledger Accounting

§ Maintain Balance Sheets, Cashflow Statements and Financial Reporting

§ Create and update Expense Reports

§ Evaluate, organize, and file accounting documents

§ Variance analysis and resolution

§ Prepare bank deposits

§ Create and run requested financial reports

§ Assist Accounts with audits, forecasts and other financial information and planning

§ Gather/generate information for CPA for annual tax returns

§ Monthly reconciliations of bank statements and credit card statements

§ Work with cross-functional teams to fulfill ad-hoc requests

Required Job Qualifications:

§ A minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience

§ Experience with various types of accounting software

§ Must have a solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and account payable/receivable principles

§ Experience with creating and using financial statements, working knowledge of balance sheets, cashflow statements and P&L statements

§ Strong data entry skills along with a knack or numbers

§ Must have proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records

Required Training/Licenses/Certifications:

§ High School Diploma or equivalent

§ Accounting or Finance degree preferred

Required Technical Experience:

§ Proficient with Microsoft Office products and routine office equipment

§ Proficient with Accounting Software

§ Previous experience with Sage accounting software highly desired

Required Soft Skills

§ Self-Starter

§ Advanced Written and Verbal Communication Skills

§ Ability to work independently and with moderate supervision or as a part of a team

§ Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail

§ Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced, detail-oriented work environment

§ Comfortable handling confidential information

Required Travel
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