Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support daily finance and administrative operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Logan, Utah. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys organized, hands-on work and can help keep records, documents, and incoming payments processed accurately. Candidates with academic training in business or finance, including current college students or entry-level candidates, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:
• Organize and maintain financial and administrative records by filing documents and preparing materials for easy retrieval.
• Scan paperwork and upload documentation so accounting files remain complete, accurate, and accessible.
• Sort incoming mail and route financial documents, including payments, to the appropriate processing steps.
• Enter basic accounting and administrative information into internal records with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Assist with invoice coding and support accounts payable activities to help ensure timely payment processing.
• Provide support for accounts receivable tasks, including handling payment-related documentation and record updates.
• Help with bank reconciliation activities by comparing records and identifying discrepancies for follow-up.
• Use QuickBooks and related accounting tools to support routine financial tracking and clerical accounting functions.• Coursework, degree progress, or recent completion of a program in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and basic accounting procedures.
• Experience using QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Ability to code invoices and enter financial information with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage filing, scanning, and document handling tasks efficiently.
• Comfortable working with mail, checks, and sensitive financial information in a detail-focused setting.
• Basic understanding of bank reconciliations and financial recordkeeping practices.