Express Employment Professional is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support their finance team. This role applies accounting principles to maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The Accounting Assistant will assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

Accounts Payable

• Process invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders
• Verify and reconcile vendor statements
• Prepare and issue timely vendor payments
• Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and distribute customer invoices
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely collections
• Contact customers regarding past-due balances
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with cash application and deposit processing

General Ledger Support

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support year-end audits and mid-year financial reviews
• Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support to the accounting team
• Assist with filing, data entry, and document management
• Complete additional accounting-related tasks as assigned

Competencies

• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly
• Strong teamwork skills with the initiative to work independently when needed

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Accounting or
• 2–5 years of related accounting experience/training or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• NetSuite is a plus!

Skills & Abilities

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret financial reports, technical journals, and legal documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively present information to team members and management

Mathematical Skills

• Understanding of accounting principles and GAAP
• Ability to perform financial analysis, including variance and correlation

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and develop logical solutions
• Ability to interpret complex financial and technical instructions

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in:
  • 10-key data entry
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, and spreadsheets
  • ERP/accounting software systems