Accounting Assistant

YU & ASSOCIATES INC•Elmwood Park, NJ

12d•$56,000 - $60,000

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Accounting Assistant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will have experience in general accounting and financial reporting. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Attention to detail.
Possess effective communication skills with colleagues and clients.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical financial practices.
Proficient in excel, outlook, and word.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in DELTEK AJERA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Process invoices, payments, and ensure timely billing to clients and vendors.
Monitor and track project costs, ensuring they stay within budget.
Process and manage project-related invoices from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Ensure accurate and timely billing to clients for project milestones or completed work.
Communicating with vendors, clients, and internal teams to resolve financial issues
Monitor customer accounts for outstanding payments and follow up on overdue invoices.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.
Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies
Review and verify employee expense reports to ensure they align with company policies.
Organize and file invoices, receipts, and expense reports for easy access and auditing purposes.

Benefits

competitive compensation packages
medical/dental/vision
life insurance
short, and long-term disability
paid holidays
paid time off
401k retirement plan with company match
Medical-National plan with low out of pocket costs to members.
Dental-National plan.
Vision-National plan with the largest vision network.
Life/AD&D-Benefit available should an employee pass away while employed.
Short-Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for a short period of time.
Long Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for an extended period.
Employee Assistance Program-Employee 3rd party support available when needed.
ADP Retirement Plan with company match.
Bonus Program – based on individual and company performance.
Yearly review – based on individual and company performance.
Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts-Tax Free benefit to employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts-Tax Deductible benefit for employees.
Dependent Care and Commuter Program-Tax Deductible benefit for employees.
Will Preparation
Beneficiary Grief Support