Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join a high-volume finance team. This contract-to-permanent position is well suited for someone early in their career who brings strong judgment, a process-focused mindset, and confidence working with technology and Excel. You will support core accounting activities while helping maintain accuracy across invoice handling, payment activity, and financial records. This opportunity offers hands-on exposure to accounting operations in a fast-paced business environment with room for long-term growth. This Accounting Assistant role is being offered in an in-office setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, appropriate coding, and supporting documentation.

• Research billing or payment inconsistencies, identify the source of issues, and follow through on resolution with internal teams or vendors.

• Support vendor payment processing by preparing transactions, confirming details, and helping maintain organized records of disbursements.

• Apply established procedures consistently while recognizing unusual items and escalating concerns when something appears incorrect.

• Contribute to a fast-moving, transaction-heavy environment by balancing accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail in daily work.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Exposure to accounts payable, bookkeeping, administrative support, customer service, internships, or similar business-related work is preferred.

• Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort learning financial or operational systems is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow defined processes while maintaining efficiency is required.

• Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to use logic when reviewing transactions are essential.