Accounting Assistant

Our client, located in Columbus OH, has an immediate opening for an Accounting Assistant.

Position Description:

A highly competent and responsible person to provide a variety of accounting functions to include payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing customers and provide administrative support to the President and CFO for mid-sized corporate office environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage weekly payroll process for four (4) different companies on three (3) different platforms. Assist in onboarding process for new employees including payroll requirements and benefit orientation.

• Data processing of employee job cards, accounts payable invoices, and other accounting duties as assigned.

• Process accounts payable invoices in an automated operating and accounting system.

• Coordinate with operations and project managers to prepare invoices submit of invoices through different customer portals when required.

• Administrative duties to include filing, copying, scheduling. Answering phones, etc.

• Administrative support for senior management

Critical Success Factors:

• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability.

• Proactively communicates effectively and efficiently.

• Friendly and outgoing.

• Team oriented with a strong work ethic.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Takes initiative.

Skills Required:

• Accounting experience processing transactions in a computerized accounting system.

• Experience working with customer portals such as ARIBA, Talia, IPP, WAWF, and other supplier portals, which required in submitting customer invoices.

• Previous knowledge Experience processing payroll and benefits for approximately 100 associates (hourly and salary)

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Superior planning and organization skills.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred