Accounting Assistant / Houston, TX

Job Description

The Accounting Assistant provides accounting support including accounts payable processing, general ledger accounting, as well as cash and credit card reconciliations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide timely and accurate payment processing of accounts payable checks

• Develop and maintain reports and files for monthly accounts payable sub-ledger reconciliation

• Process immigration filing fee check requests to support US legal team

• Reconcile all bank accounts and corporate credit cards

• Prepare bank deposits for review and processing

• Maintain fixed asset ledger and depreciation schedule

• Develop and maintain reports and files on asset and liability account balances

• Post invoices to external client systems as required

• Generate financial reports as requested

• Perform ad hoc analyses as requested

Requirements

• Highly organized with strong prioritization abilities

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to quickly analyze, interpret and resolve issues independently

• Strong attention to detail and a customer service focus

• Familiarity with the basic principles of accounting

• Strong MS Excel skills and general ledger knowledge

• Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook

• Ability to quickly learn multiple internal and external client systems

• Process-oriented viewpoint with ability to communicate recommendations for improvement

Benefits

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years accounting or accounts payable and reconciliation experience

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience