General Accounting Assitant

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The General Accounting Assistant will report directly to the VP of Accounting & Finance. We are looking for a skilled professional to assist in general accounting functions, including but not limited to filing, invoice processing and payment, payroll tax processing and payment, as well as quarter and year end processing. This position requires accuracy and the ability to perform such tasks by specific deadlines.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Payroll/Withholding tax filing preparation and payment

Quarterly and Year End tax processes

Entering payable invoices into our system for payment and completing check runs

Researching any past due invoices

Scanning all checks and invoices into our document storage software

Data Entry of Monthly Transactions

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

Associates Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software

Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles

Ability to make competent use of work-related equipment and materials

Ability to remember information (e.g., policies, procedures) or locate resources to find information as needed

Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with others

Ability to work with other team members as well as independently

Ability to shift back and forth between two or more tasks

Cooperative, team-oriented, patient, calm under pressure

Ability to understand and accurately apply basic math skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet

Ability to make competent use of work-related equipment and materials

Ability to arrange things in certain order (e.g., alphabetically, numerically)

Ability to produce results within an autonomous environment, within company guidelines and have the flexibility to identify and respond to changes in priorities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to provide excellent customer service to all clients (customers and employees)

Full-time