What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant - Accounts Receivable position at TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM?
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Accounting Assistant
Position Title: Accounting Assistant - Accounts Receivable Department: Finance & Administration Reports To: Accounting Manager Location: Temple Daily Telegram, Temple, TX Employment Type: Full-Time (On-site)
Position Summary
The Temple Daily Telegram is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations in Accounts Receivable, and general administrative and customer service duties. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting internal departments, and assisting customers, advertisers, and vendors with friendly, professional service.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
- Generate customer invoices for advertising and commercial print services
- Post customer payments (checks, online payments, walk-ins)
- Reconcile Accounts Receivable Aging report and assist with collections for past-due balances
Clerical & General Accounting
- Perform data entry, filing, and document preparation to support the Finance Department.
- Assist with month-end closing, account reconciliations, and report preparation
- Maintain organized digital and physical financial records
- Support daily office operations as needed
Customer Service
- Assist readers, advertisers, and vendors in person, by phone, and by email.
- Answer billing questions, take payments, and provide account updates
- Provide courteous, timely assistance to internal departments including Advertising, Circulation, Production, and Editorial
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Accounting preferred
- 1–3 years of related experience
- Experience with accounting software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general office systems
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Reliable, professional, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
Work Environment
- On-site office environment at the Temple Daily Telegram offices
- Interaction with customers, advertisers, community partners, and internal teams
- Occasional lifting of files or office supplies (up to 20 lbs)
- Fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
*The Temple Daily Telegram is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person