Job Details

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