Accounting Assistant

Marquis Companies•Milwaukie, OR

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant supports the accuracy of the company’s accounting records. The role handles daily deposits for multiple business lines, accounts payable processes, accounts receivable reporting, and records management. The Accounting Assistant also supports other positions and special projects as assigned. The successful candidate is team-oriented, learns quickly, can manage multiple projects, maintains a positive attitude, provides excellent customer service, and demonstrates attention to data, detail, and quality.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of experience in an office environment.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of computers, data entry, and output.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for Windows.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of employee and resident-care information, other personal information about employees and residents, and company information.
Knowledge of basic office support principles and practices, including clerical and administrative procedures and systems.
Knowledge of standard office equipment operations.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Process credit card transactions as needed.
Download bank statements.
Manage Visa credit card statement distribution and receipt, and prepare journal entries.
Run and save month-end reports for AP, AR, and payroll.
Process Workers’ Compensation payments.
Assist with bank deposits and posting.
Generate monthly AR Out of Standard reports.
Maintain and track month-end AR reporting from PCC and manual reporting.
Gather and scan monthly Resident Trust Reconciliations.
Maintain and distribute approved bad debts.
Provide backup for other AP positions, including filing and scanning.
Review outstanding AP and PR checks and follow up as needed.
Maintain confidential employee files through filing as needed.
Work on special projects as assigned.
Support and assist the department as necessary and perform other assigned duties.