Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant About the Company and Opportunity: Our client is a well-established manufacturing and industrial organization with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. This company serves customers across multiple markets and maintains a collaborative work environment focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. Why work here: A stable and growing organization with a long-standing industry presence. Collaborative accounting team with strong leadership and support. Opportunity to gain exposure to tax compliance, general ledger accounting, and month‑end close activities. Diverse responsibilities that provide broad accounting experience. Team‑oriented culture that values professionalism, accuracy, and employee development. What You’ll Be Doing as an Accounting Assistant: Prepare and file sales and franchise tax returns across multiple states and local jurisdictions. Research tax requirements and assist with registrations in new jurisdictions as needed. Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month‑end close process. Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses. Complete bank reconciliations and maintain petty cash records. Record fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation expense. Assist with year‑end audit requests and auditor inquiries. Prepare and support annual 1099 reporting requirements. Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable functions, including customer payment posting, invoice adjustments, and new account setup. Provide backup support for Accounts Payable functions, including invoice entry, vendor payments, and credit card expense reconciliation. Assist with special projects and additional accounting duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications of the Accounting Assistant: 5 years of accounting experience Experience with sales and use tax filings preferred Strong understanding of general accounting principles and month‑end close procedures Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy Experience managing high‑volume invoices and multiple priorities Strong communication and solutions‑focused mindset Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr