What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at CBIZ?
Job Description
The Accounting Assistant supports the finance department of a charter school organization by assisting with accounts payable functions and providing cross-functional support as a backup to other team members. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Essential Functions And Primary Duties
Accounts Payable Support
Minimum Qualifications
CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.
CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.
Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
The Accounting Assistant supports the finance department of a charter school organization by assisting with accounts payable functions and providing cross-functional support as a backup to other team members. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Essential Functions And Primary Duties
Accounts Payable Support
- Enter and code invoices accurately into the accounting system
- Verify approvals and supporting documentation for all payables
- Assist in preparing and processing vendor payments
- Maintain organized records of invoices and payments
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
- Provide backup support for other accounting and finance functions as needed (e.g., bank reconciliations, journal entries, cash receipts)
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
- Support audits by gathering requested documentation and reports
- Cross-train with team members to ensure continuity of operations
- Additional responsibilities as assigned and appropriate
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of an
- organization, both internally and externally
- Proficient use of applicable technology
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.
CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.
Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.