Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily office and accounting operations in Lorain, Ohio. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing administrative responsibilities with hands-on financial support and is eager to build their experience in a growing role. The person in this position will serve as a key point of contact at the front desk while helping maintain accurate records, process financial documents, and contribute to the efficiency of the accounting function.

Responsibilities:
• Welcome visitors, answer incoming calls, and provide attentive front-desk support for day-to-day office needs.
• Assist with routine accounting administration by organizing records, preparing documents, and keeping financial information accurate and up to date.
• Support accounts payable activities by reviewing, coding, and routing invoices for proper processing.
• Help maintain accounts receivable records and assist with tracking payments, customer balances, and related documentation.
• Manage equipment invoicing tasks, learning the required processes and ensuring billing details are entered correctly and completed on time.
• Perform bank reconciliations and help investigate discrepancies to support accurate financial reporting.
• Enter and update accounting data in QuickBooks and other internal systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Work closely with the accounting team to improve administrative workflows and provide dependable support across accounting operations.• Experience in an administrative, accounting support, or clerical role.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoice processing.
• Working knowledge of bank reconciliations and general financial recordkeeping.
• Experience using QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner.
• Confident communication skills and a detail-oriented, customer-facing approach.
• Eagerness to learn new responsibilities and grow within an accounting-focused position.