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Bookkeeping / Accounting Assistant

Montalvo
Gorham, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2025

Bookkeeping Assistant

SUMMARY: The Bookkeeping Assistant will be responsible for supporting the accounting team with multiple tasks. Duties and responsibilities that this position will work with are as follows:

· Accounts Payable Processing

· Accounts Receivable Processing, Collection and Reporting

· Expense Report Processing (Certify) – Verification and Support

· Monthly Closing tasks and basic account reconciliations

· Other tasks and projects as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Preferred two year degree in accounting or bookkeeping and one year of bookkeeping experience (or an equivalent combination of education & experience), however, willing to work with and train the right individual.

General computer knowledge is required, including mid-level proficiency in Excel and familiarity with other common business software. Specific experience with Syteline ERP/Accounting software is a bonus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one, in small group situations, and to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to verify calculated figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages as generated by system inputs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23

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