Assistant Accountant

UGA Finance • Parkville, MO

14h

About The Position

The Assistant Accountant will perform a variety of accounting tasks with a focus on accounts payable and merchant processing.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Service oriented and ability to collaborate with a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software; strong knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to learn and work within various software.
• 1-2 year’s experience in accounting/finance or commensurate combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or commensurate experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NetSuite/enterprise software and Salesforce CRM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
• Oversees the full-cycle accounts payable process, including vendor payments, invoice management, discrepancy resolution, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Responsible for monitoring, disputing, and resolving chargebacks to recover revenue and minimize financial losses.
• Supports internal and external financial audits by providing accurate records, documentation, reconciliations, and timely resolution of any audit inquiries.

What This Job Offers

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