Accounting Assistant

PART TIME 20-25 HOURS

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our team in Centennial, Colorado. In this long-term contract position, you will provide critical support to the accounting department, ensuring accurate data entry, facilitating workflow processes, and assisting with vendor management. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment and possess strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately enter requisitions into the Deacom system, ensuring appropriate GL coding and workflow selection for review by senior accounting staff.

• Serve as a liaison between the receiving and warehouse teams on-site and at corporate to coordinate communication and support.

• Monitor and facilitate workflow approvals, sending timely reminders to relevant personnel.

• Prepare requisitions in the Deacom system for final processing by the Manager of Accounting.

• Review expense reports for completeness, accuracy, and proper coding before senior accounting review.

• Collect and organize P-card receipts, preparing GL coding for verification by senior accounting staff.

• Complete new vendor request forms and compile necessary backup documentation for approval by the Accounting Manager or Controller.

• Assist in updating vendor profiles, including maintaining accurate 1099 settings and default accounts.

• Support the Accounting Senior in transitioning vendors to the organization's preferred payment methods.

• Participate in internal control testing and assist in gathering documentation for external auditor sample selections.

• Proficiency in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations with accuracy and efficiency.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and other accounting software.
• Ability to accurately code invoices and ensure proper documentation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Previous experience in vendor management and internal controls.
• Knowledge of general ledger coding and accounting principles.
• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

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