Accounting Assistant (Entry-Level)

Katapult Network • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $40,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Katapult Network is recruiting an entry-level Accounting Assistant to join a growing accounting team. This growth-oriented role offers the opportunity to work with experienced corporate accounting professionals. Recent college graduates and applicants from all majors are encouraged to apply. A bachelor's degree is required.

The Accounting Assistant supports accounting and financial reporting activities, including examining financial records and reports, maintaining accounting systems and records, entering invoices and financial statements into accounting software, and preparing recurring reports. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and applying communication, software, accounting, analytical, organizational, and ethical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Communicate ideas clearly in written and verbal correspondence, listen effectively, and share information appropriately with people inside and outside the organization.
• Comfort with a wide variety of office software, including Microsoft Suite, Google applications, and relevant databases.
• Knowledge of and interest in economic and accounting principles and practices, financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Use analytical thinking to consider individual parts of ideas or tasks and their relationships, applying logic to create a final product or concept.
• Develop specific goals and benchmarks to prioritize, organize, and complete work in a timely manner.
• Adhere to a strong moral and ethical code in compliance with organizational principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with reporting and procedural standards.
• Report to management regarding the finances of the establishment.
• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to the proper accounts.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems.
• File monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Enter invoices and other financial statements into accounting software.
• Maintain complete confidentiality regarding information, clients, and processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level