Accounting & Administrative Coordinator

W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National Book Company, a subsidiary of W. W. Norton & Company, is seeking a Business Coordinator to support the accounting department in our Scranton, PA office. This full-time role focuses on clerical and administrative tasks essential to smooth financial operations.

Responsibilities include handling files, correspondence, bookkeeping basics, and reporting. Candidates should be meticulous, proficient in MS Office, and able to work onsite in Scranton.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
• Competency in MS Office, databases, and accounting software
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers
• Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
• Data entry and word processing skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Employment eligibility to work with W.W. Norton & Company/National Book Company in the US
• Must be able to work from our Scranton, PA office

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
• Manage and update files and other records with accuracy and efficiency
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external communications, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and drafting correspondence.
• Conduct research and provide assistance in various projects and special assignments
• Collaborate with team members to improve administrative processes and contribute to a positive work environment
• Perform general clerical duties, such as photocopying, scanning, and filing documents
• Provide assistance and support to company personnel
• Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws
• Constantly update job knowledge

Skills

Bookkeeping

MS Office

Databases

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Data entry

Word processing

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Accuracy and attention to detail

Filing and record keeping

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Databases

Job description

National Book Company, a subsidiary of W. W. Norton & Company, is seeking a Business Coordinator to support the accounting department in our Scranton, PA office. This full-time role focuses on clerical and administrative tasks essential to smooth financial operations.

Responsibilities include handling files, correspondence, bookkeeping basics, and reporting. Candidates should be meticulous, proficient in MS Office, and able to work onsite in Scranton.