Payroll/Accounting Assistance (On-Site)

Job Description

Job Description

Commensurate with experience

Payroll/Accounting Assistant (On-Site Position)

Position Summary

Under the direction of our Head Accountant, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll/Accounting Assistant to help monitor the finances of our growing company. On a daily basis, you will record financial transactions, including cash payments, into the correct general ledger and verify that they are accurate. You will also be responsible for maintaining financial records and generating regular reports for upper management. Our ideal candidate has worked as an Accountant for at least one year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review financial transactions for accuracy

• Input transactions into the correct ledger

• Reconcile bank and other accounts

• Record cash receipts and deposits as instructed

• Will be keeping/maintaining/creating Accounting Spreadsheets in MS Excel

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, accounting, finance or relevant field preferred

• 1+ years of accounting experience (experience in Highway Construction a plus)

• Experience with Timberline (Sage Intacct Construction & Real Estate) systems preferred

• General Accounting System Experience a plus

• Excellent communication and math skills

• Knowledge of payroll and bookkeeping principles

• Experience in inventory posting and adjustments

• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel spreadsheets and pivot table required (to include use of formulas)