What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Federated Fiducial?
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Accounting Assistant position is an entry level financial professional that will be responsible for processing monthly check and bank transactions for multiple clients. This position focuses on after-the-fact accounting by maintaining a set of books utilizing QuickBooks to perform essential functions and generate financial statements. Additionally, this role is responsible for developing a positive working relationship with team members while providing exceptional internal customer service. The Accounting Assistant role will also collaborate with other departments to ensure Federated Fiducial meets all of the client’s business needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work is performed primarily in an indoor office environment, free from extreme weather conditions. Work may include a moderate amount of noise (business office with computers, phone and printers)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Accounting Assistant position is an entry level financial professional that will be responsible for processing monthly check and bank transactions for multiple clients. This position focuses on after-the-fact accounting by maintaining a set of books utilizing QuickBooks to perform essential functions and generate financial statements. Additionally, this role is responsible for developing a positive working relationship with team members while providing exceptional internal customer service. The Accounting Assistant role will also collaborate with other departments to ensure Federated Fiducial meets all of the client’s business needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare monthly check entry, check coding and bank reconciliation
- Enter financial transactions from client-provided documents and properly categorize based on a standardized chart of accounts
- Performs other duties as assigned
Work is performed primarily in an indoor office environment, free from extreme weather conditions. Work may include a moderate amount of noise (business office with computers, phone and printers)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to quickly and thoroughly learn new software
- Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail, ability to self-review and take direction
- Must have the ability to communicate with coworkers in a professional manner
- Willingness to learn and take responsibility for work product is essential
- Associate’s Degree in Accounting is preferred but comparable experience will be considered
- Experience with Microsoft applications including Excel, Outlook and Word
- Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field of study
- After-the-fact accounting experience is a plus
- QuickBooks experience or Pro Advisor