Accounting Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Accounting
Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Assistant to join our Accounting Department. This role is essential in supporting our Staff Accountants and Senior Staff Accountants to ensure accurate financial processing and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Duties/Responsibilities- Process daily invoices and maintain accurate records.
- Review and organize Accounting Department emails for timely follow-up.
- Work a regular, full-time schedule at M.E. Wilson facilities with a hybrid arrangement:
- Remote: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- On-site: Mondays and Thursdays
- End of Month/First of Month: On-site (days vary).
- Occasionally deposit checks using a check scanner.
- Generate reports from AMS (Insurance Software System).
- Process vendor payables using third-party software such as Expensify
, and record payments in AMS. - Perform other administrative duties as required to support the Accounting team.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (Pivot Tables and basic formulas).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work independently within a team framework.
- Associate’s Degree in Accounting or 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with accounting processes and software systems.
- Growth potential to advance to Staff Accountant
.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability & Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off (Starts at 4 Weeks)
M.E. Wilson is an equal employment opportunity firm and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, military status, marital status, and any other category protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees have equal opportunities for growth and success.
Senioritylevel
- Entry level
- Full-time
- Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and Finance
- Insurance
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