Accounting Assistant

Summary:
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for daily processing of various key accounting tasks including processing revenue cases, managing Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable, keying monthly journal entries and preparing reports. Approximately 30-32 hours per week.

The position reports to the Accounting Manager.
Duties:

• Maintain Accounts Receivable database ensuring it is accurate, complete and current

• Process client cases for monthly reporting numbers and issue invoices, as necessary

• Manage cash receipts, ensuring they are applied to the proper customer account and invoice

• Reconcile daily cash postings to bank information and AR database to ensure accuracy

• Monitor Accounts Receivable and contact customers regarding collections, as necessary

• Research and resolve issues related to customer invoices, payments and balances by working with Client Management team and client personnel

• Process Accounts Payable

• Perform other accounting tasks, as necessary and as time permits

• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential

• Responsible for other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or related) with 1-3 years experience in Finance or Accounting related position

• Proficient and accurate data entry and keyboarding skills with strong attention to detail

• Proficiency using PC with Microsoft Office Suite and automated financial systems; familiarity with QuickBooks

• Month-end close experience a plus

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with all levels of management

• Positive self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Organized, productive, dependable and willing to cross train on various tasks

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth and color perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. This is not a call center environment.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $12.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Franklin, TN 37067: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location