Accounting Assistant

We are partnering with a nonprofit organization seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting operations. This individual will assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll administration, and other accounting activities while helping ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial records and reporting. Responsibilities Assist with accounts payable processing, including entering invoices and preparing payments. Support accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, cash posting, and collection follow-up. Maintain billing records and supporting documentation. Provide support for payroll processing and payroll-related recordkeeping. Assist with month-end close activities by preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules. Maintain organized financial records and accounting documentation. Support account reconciliations and perform data entry as needed. Assist with preparing documentation and schedules for the annual external audit. Create and maintain reports and spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Provide general administrative and accounting support as needed. Qualifications Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. 1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience preferred. Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, and general accounting principles. Experience with QuickBooks and proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits). #J-18808-Ljbffr