Accounting Assistant at Federated Fiducial Springfield, IL

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
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The Accounting Assistant position is an entry level financial professional that will be responsible for processing monthly check and bank transactions for multiple clients. This position focuses on after-the-fact accounting by maintaining a set of books utilizing Quick Books to perform essential functions and generate financial statements. Additionally, this role is responsible for developing a positive working relationship with team members while providing exceptional internal customer service.

The Accounting Assistant role will also collaborate with other departments to ensure Federated Fiducial meets all of the client’s business needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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• Prepare monthly check entry, check coding and bank reconciliation
• Enter financial transactions from client-provided documents and properly categorize based on a standardized chart of accounts
• Perform other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS
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Work is performed primarily in an indoor office environment, free from extreme weather conditions. Work may include a moderate amount of noise (business office with computers, phone and printers)

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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• Ability to quickly and thoroughly learn new software
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail, ability to self-review and take direction
• Must have the ability to communicate with coworkers in a professional manner
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility for work product is essential

TRAINING, ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENTIAL REQURIEMENTS
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• Associate’s Degree in Accounting is preferred but comparable experience will be considered
• Experience with Microsoft applications including Excel, Outlook and Word

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field of study
• After-the-fact accounting experience is a plus
• Quick Books experience or Pro Advisor