Accounting Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Reports To: Assistant Controller

Type of Position: Full-Time Status: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain accurate financial records including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, intercompany accounts, and assist with month-end closing processes.
• Process invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial transactions in a timely manner, and provide backup support to accounts payable and payroll departments when needed.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly.
• Coordinate with external vendors, clients, and financial institutions as necessary.
• Assist with compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and company policies.
• Assist with audits and tax preparation, including the preparation of Business Tax Returns, Sales and Use Tax Returns, Monthly Sales Tax Returns, and Tangible Personal Property Returns.

• Provides backup assistance for cash room.
• Answers phones and assists callers with timed ticket reservations, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, grab, press, carry and push to perform essential duties.
• Ability to successfully navigate stairs.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Required to sit, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch frequently.

Education and Experience:

• • Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, preferred, but not required.

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper, payables clerk, payroll clerk, or other similar role.

Qualifications and Other Requirements:

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analytical skills to use in reconciling multiple areas.
• Must possess excellent computer skills and be proficient in MS Office. Knowledge of excel to generate new and update existing spreadsheets is required.
• Knowledge of accounting software such as NetSuite preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze financial data.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work with minimum amount of supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and manage projects effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Lont Term Disability
• 401 (k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• EAP
• Birthday Pay
• Life Insurance with AD&D

**Candidate must undergo drug test and background screening for consideration.