Accounting Assistant

Job Description

General Position Scope:

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for assisting the Controller with basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Duties include coding and payment of invoices, reconciling bank records, and drafting financial documents. The position will include a competitive salary, profit share bonus opportunities, a full benefits package, and 401k.

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Job Responsibilities:

Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.

Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.

Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.

Conducts General Ledger Reconciliation.

Assist in the month-end closing process, including the preparation of journal entries and accruals.

Prepares analytic reports.

Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.

Provide backup for the Accounts Receivable position.

Calculates and reports sales tax based on paid invoices.

Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Understand and follow all safety procedures/policies.

Job Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.

Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.

Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and Cy-frame software.

Excellent Attendance and Punctuality.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred

3 years of related experience

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CFS is a leading, employee-owned staffing firm—the largest one founded by CPA firms. With more than two decades of experience helping companies locate, attract and hire exceptional accounting, finance & IT professionals, CFS has unique resources to better understand hiring needs, attract higher-caliber candidates and assess candidate potential. Established in 1994, CFS today operates 30+ offices across 21 states and the Caribbean. Serving most major U.S. markets and beyond, CFS connects companies with candidates, from entry-level to executive level, temporary to direct hire and project support to interim management.

CFS was named to Forbes’ list of “Best Professional Recruiting Firms” three years in a row and also cited by LinkedIn as one of the “Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies” two years in a row!