What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Career Connections, Inc?
Summary
Accounting Assistant needed for an employer located in Athens, Ohio. The Accounting Assistant will support the Accounting Department in preparing and maintaining accurate financial records. This position will hold the main responsibility of the Accounts Payable function while also assisting in other daily and monthly activities as assigned. This position is for a self-motivated person who thrives on challenges and can work strongly as a team player.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable – processes and inputs invoice information.
- Reaches out to customers by phone and email, regarding invoices and payments.
- Coordinates with Sales and Shipping Departments regarding customer orders.
- Performs general accounting duties as assigned.
- Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
- Analyzes workflow processes and continually looks for/implements improvements.
This is a temporary-to-permanent, part-time hourly role, to begin in/after May 2025. The schedule is Tuesdays to Fridays, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. This organization hopes that this position will evolve into something more full-time, but that is not certain at this time. Pay is competitive, commensurate with experience. This company offers comprehensive benefits for permanent hires.
Skill/Ability Requirements:
- Computer fluency, especially in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook and Excel).
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable with phone calls is a must.
- Strength in notetaking and following multistep procedures.
- Knowledge of general financial and cost accounting with adherence to GAAP.
- Strong problem solving, time management and organizational skills.
- Pays attention to detail.
- Familiarity with NetSuite is a plus.
Education & Experience:
- Associate degree in Accounting.
- Related Accounts Payable experience preferred but not required – open to recent graduates.
- Experience in manufacturing is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer.
Job Types: Part-time, Temp-to-hire
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
