Junior Accounting Assistant (PT)
About The Position
CORYS, Inc is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Part-Time Junior Accounting Assistant to support our day-to-day financial operations. This role is ideal for a college student or early-career professional pursuing an accounting degree and seeking hands-on experience in a professional accounting environment. The ideal candidate has completed at least sophomore-level coursework in an Accounting-specific degree program and is eager to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, including transaction processing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and purchasing support.
Requirements
- Completion of at least 2 years of college coursework in an Accounting degree program.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; comfortable with spreadsheets and formulas. Candidates will be provided with a MS Excel skills level test and possibly a hands-on workbook test to complete during the interview. Please be prepared to spend approximately 60-90 minutes on this during an on-site interview.
- Ability to learn and work with accounting software systems.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with internal departments, vendors, and customers.
- Professionalism and integrity when handling confidential financial data.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship or part-time experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
- Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems (Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, etc.).
- Interest in financial analysis, budgeting, or forecasting.
Responsibilities
- Enter daily accounting transactions, including vendor and customer invoices, cash receipts, billing entries, and sales orders.
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including invoice processing, payment posting, and vendor documentation.
- Support the preparation of financial reports, such as aging summaries, cash flow forecasting, and periodic financial reports.
- Prepare and assist with account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and general ledger reviews.
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records, supporting documentation, and electronic files.
- Assist with purchasing activities, including matching vendor invoices.
- Participate in month-end closing tasks under supervision.
- Support financial analytics or special accounting projects when opportunities arise.
- Provide general administrative and accounting support as needed to ensure smooth department operations.
Benefits
- Exposure to a wide range of accounting functions and business processes.
- Supportive, professional work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
