Accounting Assistant
Job description-Part-time Accounting Assistant
Position Overview:
The Accounting Assistant will support the accounting team by performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. This role includes assisting with data entry and processing transactions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle routine bookkeeping tasks such as posting entries
- Assist with Daily Bank deposits
- Perform data entry for accounting transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing and payment tracking
- Enter financial data into accounting software accurately and timely
- Assist with the processing of invoices
- Handle communication with clients
- Filing
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree in accounting or finance preferred)
- Proven experience as an Accounting Assistant, Clerk, or similar role
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel; experience with accounting software (e.g., Quickbooks) is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with data entry and basic bookkeeping
- Familiarity with basic accounting principles and financial terminology
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
