Accounting Assistant

Critical Peake Services LLC•Hanover, MD

5d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Assistant to join our finance team. In this role, you will provide critical support across payroll processing, accounts payable, and general ledger maintenance. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in basic accounting principles, is highly organized, and can efficiently manage administrative financial tasks. You will work closely with our accounting team to keep our purchase orders current, assist with month-end procedures, and ensure our sales team is paid their commissions accurately and on time.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in an accounting support, bookkeeping, or clerk role.
Foundational understanding of General Ledger (G/L) accounting principles.
Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to stay on top of high-volume inbox tasks (like PO processing) without letting deadlines slip.
Exceptional accuracy when handling numbers, data entry, and sensitive payroll information.
Payroll experience
AP experience
Great Communication skills
Hardworking
Willing to go the extra mile for the team

Nice To Haves

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, VLOOKUPs) is highly preferred.
Prior exposure to intercompany transactions is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Process regular payroll accurately and in compliance with company policies and timelines.
Calculate monthly commissions for the sales team based on established structures and performance data.
Monitor the A/P inbox for incoming Purchase Orders (POs). Process, track, and ensure all PO workflows remain completely current.
Assist the Accounts Payable team with vendor file maintenance, including routine vendor cleanup, documentation updates, and resolving minor discrepancies.
Assist the senior accounting team with preparing and posting month-end journal entries.
Apply basic knowledge of General Ledger (G/L) accounting to help maintain accurate financial records.
Assist with tracking and recording intercompany transactions as needed.