Accounting Assistant

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Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Assistant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. This position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in QuickBooks, making it essential for the candidate to be organized and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive accounting and clerical support to the accounting department.
• Accurately maintain contractor general liability and worker’s compensation insurance certificates.
• Perform daily data entry of financial transactions into QuickBooks.
• Assist and support company personnel with various tasks.
• Create and maintain up-to-date contractor files.
• Perform additional duties such as updating files, typing letters, creating Excel spreadsheets, data entry, and supporting documentation.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office; QuickBooks knowledge is essential.
• Strong aptitude for numbers is a plus.
• Ability to perform filing and record-keeping tasks efficiently.
• Excellent data entry and word processing skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional time management skills.
• Committed to working efficiently and accurately.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to operate general office equipment.
• Strong typing skills.
• A high school diploma is required; an associate degree or relevant certification is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Pass background check

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person