Job Summary
The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for taking care of all our company day to day financial tasks. You will be responsible for both accounts payable and receivable along with all payroll and bank account management and reconciliation tasks.
To do well in this role you should have previous experience as a bookkeeper and have used Xero or Quickbooks.
Responsibilities
- Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process.
- Reconcile sales taxes, payroll taxes, and bank accounts at the end of each month.
- Monitor financial transactions and reports.
- Process accounts receivable and payable.
- Process checks.
- Understand ledgers.
- Work with an accountant when necessary.
- Handle monthly payroll using accounting software.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in accounting or business administration. Excellent knowledge of general accounting principles.
- Knowledge of bookkeeping software.
- At least 1 year of bookkeeping experience, preferably within a business-services environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Attention to detail and accuracy of work.
- Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks, or MYOB.
- Able to prepare, review and understand a financial statement.
