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Accountant Assistant

HighGround

Accounting Assistant

Northeast Power Dry has been serving the community since 1996, delivering safe, results-driven solutions grounded in strong core values: trustworthiness, leadership, passion, acceptance, and dedication. We are committed to creating a positive, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment for our team.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our finance team. This role is responsible for invoice processing, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, financial recordkeeping, and payroll support. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate commission calculations and assist with payroll processing while maintaining organized and compliant financial records.

Key Responsibilities

Enter and verify invoices, payments, and purchase orders in the accounting system Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing Calculate, track, and verify commission-based payroll Assist with financial reporting and ensure compliance with company policies Maintain accurate vendor and financial records Prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma required Associate degree with accounting coursework preferred

Experience: 35 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience required Experience with commission-based payroll is required

Technical Skills: Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct or similar) Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets, formulas, reporting)

Skills & Abilities

Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles High attention to detail and accuracy Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to manage high transaction volumes and meet deadlines Strong organizational and time management skills Effective communication and ability to work independently

Compensation

Competitive base salary Performance-based bonuses Weekly pay Travel reimbursement for work-related expenses Uncapped commission opportunities

Benefits

Choice of 4 medical plans, including one with $0 payroll cost for employees FSA medical and dependent care spending accounts HSA available with high deductible health plan

Vision and dental insurance (2 dental plans available) Company-paid short-term and long-term disability Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match up to 6% Ancillary benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident coverage)

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid holidays Sick time that carries over year to year

Wellness support including counseling, financial planning, and legal assistance programs Paid training and certification support Opportunities for career growth and advancement Employee referral bonus program

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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