Accounting Assistant

About the role

The Accounting Assistant position with Shiel Sexton is an entry-level role requiring proficiency in general accounting, attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness. The role involves managing accounts payable, process improvement, and supporting the project accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely routing of accounts payables
• Review and reconciliation of vendor statements
• Entry level accounts payable and expense report entry
• General support for project accounting team
• Using independent judgement and discretion to identify problems and make recommendations for solutions

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in accounts payable
• Experience in ERP Accounting System (Vista Viewpoint preferred)

Skills

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Dedication to teamwork and integrity
• Collaborative – desire to work with the team to improve and streamline processes
• Initiative – Ability to understand what tasks need to be completed without direction
• Communication – Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with internal and external teams
• Results driven – strong sense of urgency and comfortable working with deadlines
• Thoroughness – Ensuring that one’s work is complete and accurate
• Flexibility – Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology
• Team Champion – a champion for Shiel Sexton and the Project Accounting Team

Benefits

Shiel Sexton does not sponsor visas or provide relocation assistance for this position.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Dynamic work schedule dependent on project status.