ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Sparta Community Hospital•Sparta, IL

21d•$19 - $23

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant works in the Accounting/Data Processing Department. The role compiles and reviews employee time and payroll data, tracks and enters deductions, and prepares paychecks accurately and on time. It computes, classifies, and records numerical data to maintain complete financial records; performs routine calculating, posting, and verification duties for accounting and payroll records; and checks the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings related to payroll and accounts payable data recorded by others. The position also processes accounts payable duties accurately and on time. It provides informational support to management for evaluating and resolving problems and formulating policies and procedures, completes assigned work projects accurately, and exercises initiative and judgment within the scope of assigned duties.

Requirements

At least two years as an office employee in a setting with demonstrated progressive administrative or accounting experience.
Proficiency with computer software, including Outlook, Excel, ADP Time and Attendance, Word, Powerflow electronic document storage, and software for a time badge/security system.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in accounting or equivalent education preferred.

Responsibilities

Compile and review employee time and payroll data.
Track and enter deductions.
Prepare paychecks accurately and timely.
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete.
Perform routine calculating, posting, and verification duties to maintain accounting and payroll records.
Check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings related to payroll and accounts payable data recorded by others.
Process accounts payable duties accurately and timely.
Provide management with informational support for evaluating and resolving problems and formulating policies and procedures.
Complete assigned work projects accurately.
Exercise initiative and judgment in decisions within the scope of assigned duties.