Accounting Assistant

Description We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations for a healthcare organization in Columbus, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a range of accounting tasks in a fast-paced setting. The role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payment and billing activities, and helping ensure smooth day-to-day accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor payments accurately and in a timely manner while reviewing invoices for proper coding and documentation.

- Prepare and issue customer invoices, monitor incoming payments, and help resolve routine billing discrepancies.

- Perform regular bank account reconciliations to verify transactions and maintain accurate financial balances.

- Enter, update, and maintain accounting data in Quick Books with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness.

- Review financial records for inconsistencies and communicate issues that may affect reporting or cash flow.

- Support month-end accounting activities by organizing records and assisting with account reviews.

- Maintain orderly documentation for payables, receivables, and related financial transactions for audit readiness. Requirements - Experience supporting accounting operations with hands-on involvement in accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.

- Proficiency using Quick Books for data entry, transaction tracking, and financial record maintenance.

- Ability to complete bank reconciliations with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Experience coding invoices and verifying supporting documentation before processing.

- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and standard financial procedures.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with internal teams and external contacts.

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