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Assistant Accountant Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented, thorough, and organized assistant accountant to join our growing team. In this position, you will play a key role in managing the finances of our business, including keeping financial records, preparing reports, and updating financial information.
Assistant Accountant Duties and Responsibilities
Keep financial records up-to-date
Process business transactions
Assist in handling bookkeeping and following accounting best practices
Fact-check invoices for payment and processing
Assist in maintaining sales ledger and general ledger
Prepare, fulfill, and distribute employee checks
Prepare and approve POs
Monitor vendor statements, wire transfer requests, and other transactions
Assist accountants and accounting manager with audits, forecasts, and other fiscal planning
Post customer checks, vendor payments, and ACH payments
Correct and modify inaccurate files and records
Assist in account analysis and account coding
Reconcile account balances
Process billing adjustments and refunds
Make collection phone calls and emails as needed
Assist financial department, accountants, other assistants, and accounting manager as needed
Filing, mailing, and other duties as needed
Assistant Accountant Requirements and Qualifications
High school degree; Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business with an emphasis in accounting, or a related field preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
Two to three years of proven accounting/bookkeeping experience (accounts payable preferred)
Experience with QuickBooks
Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Pays strict attention to detail
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
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