Accounting Assistant I

Autism Academy for Education and Development, LLC • Tempe, AZ

17h • $42,000 - $52,000

About The Position

Fielding Management Group has evolved into the unified operational hub for a diverse and growing family of brands. This includes not only Autism Academy, but also HOTWORX, Crave Protein Cafe, Olive Branch Boutique, and many more! Our core purpose is to streamline and optimize the essential shared services required across all these businesses. This means we expertly handle vital functions like maintenance, IT infrastructure, marketing strategy and execution, and comprehensive accounting, eliminating the need for each individual brand to manage these complex areas independently. By centralizing these resources, FMG ensures consistency, efficiency, and allows each business to operate more effectively and focus entirely on its primary goals and the communities it serves.

The main function of this role is to perform daily accounting and bookkeeping tasks that support our Accounting Department, assisting with account receivables, account payables, data entry, and collection efforts in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.

Requirements

• 2+ Accounting Experience or an associates degree in related field
• Must qualify and maintain a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Working knowledge of applicable accounting methods and procedures that are in keeping with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in business accounting and accounts payable.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in QuickBooks and Microsoft
• Critical thinking skills and problem solving
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills
• Adaptable and open to process improvements
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality

Responsibilities

• Utilize and maintain working knowledge of applicable accounting methods and procedures that are in keeping with accepted accounting principles.
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts receivable and payable data.
• Assist Accounts Payable Specialist to verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• Develop and implement efficient filing systems for both physical and digital documents
• Identify and propose process improvements to streamline accounting procedures
• Provide additional clerical and administrative support or projects as assigned.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance, and confidentiality.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree