Accounting Assistant

The Carabetta Companies is looking to hire a full-time experienced Accounting Assistant in their main office located at Meriden, CT

Pay: Depending on Experience

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with strong accounting and clerical skills that exhibits effective communication abilities to work collaboratively with our internal staff. Additionally, the right candidate must possess exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate filing of all paperwork.

The responsibilities of the Accounting Assistant are as follows:

• Processing Invoices for Entry and Payment using Sage/Timberline software.
• Review statements, research, and reconcile prior balances and payments.
• Maintain records – monitoring of general ledger activity.
• Work with vendors to resolve discrepancies & maintain relationships.
• Print payable vendor reports weekly to assist Project Managers on all jobs.
• Process Vendor/Subcontractor payments weekly as they are paid.
• Monitor Compliance duties for tracking Lien Waivers, Certified Payroll & Insurance requirements to allow check release.
• Disburse petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation.
• Monthly Billings to Customers as required on all Properties
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

Minimum requirements of the Accounting Assistant are:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• Sage Timberline/QuickBooks software experience – preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Office
• Great attention to detail, thoroughness, organization.
• Ability to analyze information – work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Strong math skills.
• Time management – meet deadlines for invoice processing and payments.