Accounting Assistant

Description We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a construction and contractor-focused business. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling high-volume financial records with accuracy. The person in this role will help maintain smooth accounting processes by working across payables, receivables, data entry, and routine reporting activities.

Responsibilities:

- Enter financial transactions into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Process vendor invoices, match supporting documentation, and assist with timely accounts payable activities.

- Record incoming payments and help maintain accurate accounts receivable balances.

- Reconcile bank activity and review financial records to identify discrepancies or missing information.

- Prepare routine accounting reports and organize documentation for internal review.

- Use Quick Books and related tools to manage daily bookkeeping tasks and transaction processing.

- Maintain orderly records for expense vouchers, receipts, and other supporting financial documents.

- Assist with general accounting administration to help ensure daily operations run efficiently and correctly. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or accounting clerk position.

- Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

- Proficiency with Quick Books and comfort working within accounting software platforms.

- Strong data entry skills with a consistent focus on accuracy and completeness.

- Experience processing invoices and maintaining organized financial documentation.

- Solid numerical aptitude and the ability to identify and resolve routine discrepancies.

- Good organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced work environment.

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