Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper
About The Position
Generally responsible for maintaining the general ledger and reconciling accounts. Helps with various projects as needed in the accounting department. Work will be performed under general supervision. Generally responsible for maintaining organized and accurate financial ledgers and accounts for various companies. Responsibilities include preparation of month end journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and expense report reviews. Work at this level requires experience in accrual accounting and will be performed under minimal supervision.
Requirements
- Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices
- Knowledge and application of office administration procedures
- Thorough knowledge of all accounting principles and standards
- Possesses the innovative drive to ensure the continued strong growth of the companies
- Extreme attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities in multiple offices and companies
- Sound, ethical business judgment
- Ability to set priorities
- Demonstrated leadership ability with team orientation
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and other technology tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with extreme multi-tasking
- Ability to analyze data, make judgments and develop reports
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with teammates, community/business organizations, clients, and vendors
- Ability to be discreet in dealing with sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality in all areas
- Ability to listen and ascertain the needs of management
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent presentation and organizational skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
- This position requires up to 10-5 years of bookkeeping experience.
Responsibilities
- Reconciling bank accounts for multiple companies
- Maintaining the company’s fixed asset records
- Month-end closing journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations
- Scanning and filing paper and electronic documents
- Review and approval of expense reports
- Recording month end journal entries for multiple companies
- Reconciling various balance sheet accounts including, but not limited to prepaids and accruals
- Assist with compiling year-end audit workpapers
- Reviewing expense reports for correct coding
- Assist with expense report oversight
Benefits
- paid time off
- health insurance benefits
- matching retirement contributions
- paid holidays
- personal paid time off
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
