Position Summary:
As an Accounting Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining financial records accurately and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include managing cash summaries, tracking operating expenses, processing payments, reconciling bank and credit card statements, and supporting the accounting team with various tasks. Attention to detail and adherence to company policies and procedures are essential for success in this role.
Job Details:
- Accounting Assistant (4 months contract)
- Work from Home
- Monday to Friday | 8 AM to 5 PM EST
- *Following US Holidays
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain up-to-date cash summaries.
- Track and record all operating expenses promptly, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Maintain accurate expense records with proper approval for payment processing.
- Post and apply credit card transactions in the system.
- Update Fedex Masterfile with outstanding invoices.
- Prepare Fedex invoices for payment processing and apply paid invoices in the system.
- Verify vendor details and set up vendors in the system.
- Check and update banking information for vendors.
- Activate and deactivate vendor statuses as needed.
- Write off credit memos upon request.
- Process tax payments accurately and in a timely manner.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations for month-end closing.
- Provide support to the accounting team with various tasks as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Proven experience in accounting or finance roles.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new tasks and procedures.