Accounting Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Assistant provides accounting support including accounts payable processing, general ledger accounting, as well as cash and credit card reconciliations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Provide timely and accurate payment processing of accounts payable checks
•    Develop and maintain reports and files for monthly accounts payable sub-ledger reconciliation
•    Process immigration filing fee check requests to support US legal team
•    Reconcile all bank accounts and corporate credit cards
•    Prepare bank deposits for review and processing
•    Maintain fixed asset ledger and depreciation schedule
•    Develop and maintain reports and files on asset and liability account balances
•    Post invoices to external client systems as required
•    Generate financial reports as requested
•    Perform ad hoc analyses as requested

SKILLS

•    Highly organized with strong prioritization abilities
•    Effective interpersonal and communication skills
•    Ability to quickly analyze, interpret and resolve issues independently
•    Strong attention to detail and a customer service focus
•    Familiarity with the basic principles of accounting
•    Strong MS Excel skills and general ledger knowledge
•    Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook
•    Ability to quickly learn multiple internal and external client systems
•    Process-oriented viewpoint with ability to communicate recommendations for improvement

EXPERIENCE

•    2+ years accounting or accounts payable and reconciliation experience

EDUCATION

•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience