Accounting Assistant

An accounting clerk performs clerical accounting duties, including processing invoices and payments, reconciling accounts, and maintaining financial records. Key responsibilities include accurately recording transactions, preparing financial reports, managing accounts payable and receivable, and handling confidential information. Essential skills include a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management. Core responsibilities

• Process transactions: Record, post, and process financial transactions and payments, such as invoices, purchase orders, and deposit slips.
• Maintain records: Enter data into accounting software, balance accounts, and maintain organized and accurate filing systems for financial records.
• Reconcile accounts: Reconcile bank statements with the general ledger and verify account balances to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare reports: Assist in preparing financial reports, expense statements, and other financial summaries.
• Handle payments: Monitor accounts for payments, process outgoing checks, and manage accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Ensure accuracy: Verify the accuracy of financial data, including sales tax calculations.

Required skills and qualifications

• Attention to detail: A high degree of accuracy is crucial to avoid discrepancies.
• Organizational skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently is essential.
• Time management: Must be able to complete tasks on schedule, particularly for monthly or quarterly reporting deadlines.
• Confidentiality: Must handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Education: A high school diploma is often the minimum, but many employers prefer or require additional college or business school training in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Experience: Experience in a similar clerical or accounting role is frequently preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25