Accounting Assistant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a team in Ohio. This position is ideal for a candidate who can manage core accounting functions with accuracy and consistency across payables, receivables, and payroll. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a steady workflow while helping maintain organized financial records and timely processing.

Responsibilities:

- Handle invoice review, coding, and payment processing to keep accounts payable activities accurate and on schedule.

- Manage customer billing, monitor incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances to support accounts receivable operations.

- Process payroll with careful attention to deadlines, employee records, and applicable reporting requirements.

- Administer lien waiver documentation and maintain organized records to support compliance and project-related accounting needs.

- Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial data remains complete and reliable.

- Maintain accounting records in Quick Books Online and update payroll information within Foundation Software as needed.

- Assist with union payroll activities when required, including verifying pay details and supporting related documentation.

- Provide additional accounting support as business needs arise, contributing to smooth daily financial operations.

Requirements - 5+ years of experience in an accounting support or accounting assistant role.

- Hands-on background in both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

- Experience processing full-cycle payroll, with union payroll knowledge considered an advantage.

- Proficiency with Quick Books, including maintaining accurate financial entries and records.

- Familiarity with Foundation Software for payroll administration.

- Ability to perform bank reconciliations and resolve variances efficiently.

- Strong invoice coding skills and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

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