Accounting Assistant

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare, compile, and sort documents for data entry into accounting systems.
• Evaluate source documents for accuracy, reconcile and verify data for entry, and modify where necessary.
• Process and create customer invoices, daily EFT settlements and post customer payments.
• Set up new customer accounts, ensure receipt of account information and perform verbal confirmations with customers.
• Communicate with vendors and resolve payment or billing issues.
• Report on daily bank activity to management.
• Process deposits including coding and posting payments.
• Conduct account research and provide support for internal and external customers.
• Other reconciliations, duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• Prior accounts receivable, payable, or other accounting related experience preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency (Excel test may be required).
• A high degree of effectiveness – exceptional attention to detail, can complete work with minimal errors and are able to find solutions to issues.
• Accurate data entry, detail oriented with strong analytical skills and ability to multitask.
• A high level of productivity – works efficiently, is well organized, and prioritizes work properly to meet demands.
• A history of providing excellent customer service and knowledge of collections.
• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization.
• Effectiveness in working both as a team and independently with minimal direction.
• Strong initiative, problem solving and resolution skills.