Accounting Assistant Saint Louis, MO

Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a team in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role is well suited for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a steady flow of transactional work. The ideal candidate can communicate clearly, manage records accurately, and contribute to both payables and receivables activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and other payment-related transactions with accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile a high volume of credit card activity and review supporting documentation to ensure proper coding and approval.
• Maintain accounting records through careful data entry, file organization, and regular updates to financial information.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including tracking outstanding items and resolving routine discrepancies.
• Use Quick Books or similar accounting software to enter transactions, monitor account activity, and support reporting needs.
• Prepare spreadsheets, update financial logs, and use Excel to organize data for review by the accounting team.
• Communicate with internal staff and external contacts to clarify invoice details, payment questions, and account information.
• Support special administrative or accounting projects as needed, including work that may benefit from prior exposure to legal environments.