A solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be organized and detail oriented with the ability to work independently or in a team setting. Must also display excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced envirnment. Specific requirements include:
- Associates or Bachelor Degree in Accounting
- Demonstrate ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Solid computer and data entry skills/experience with Quickbooks, Excel and Word
Accounting Assistant Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Create, modify, sort and update reports in Excel
- Import and export files from QuickBooks using IIF creator
- Perform data entry in QuickBooks
- Assist with prearing and reviewing financial reports
- Locate and retrieve documents from the LAN and print, copy, forward via e-mail
- Assist with various accounting tasks
- Enter payroll data and prepare payroll reports
- Answer and direct phone calls, pages and make intercom announcements
- Proof correspondence for senior staff
- File accounting records
- Assist with various other administrative tasks
- Assist with preparing facilities for staff conferences, meetings and events
- Enter accounts payable invoices scheduled for payment into the system
