Accounting Assistant

Randstad USA; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant for a temporary 12-week assignment on-site in Blacksburg, VA. The role covers payroll administration, accounts payable processing, and basic financial recordkeeping, with hours from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications include 2+ years in basic accounting, high school diploma or GED (Associate or Bachelor’s preferred), and strong Excel skills. This is a 30-hour weekly position with an on-site setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in basic accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or payroll processing.
• High school diploma or GED; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook and Word; familiarity with ERP/payroll software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: collect and review timesheets; input data into payroll software; assist with reconciliations.
• Accounts Payable: code and enter vendor invoices; prepare AP reports; maintain vendor files.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Payroll Processing

Excel

Financial Reporting

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Assistantfor a temporary 12 week assignment, with the possibility of extension. In this role, you will provide critical day-to-day support across payroll administration, accounts payable processing, and basic financial recordkeeping.

This position is an on-site position, 30 hours a week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Collect and review employee timesheets for accuracy; input hourly and salary data into the payroll software; assist with payroll reconciliations.
• Accounts Payable: Review, code, and enter vendor invoices and employee credit card expenditures; prepare accounts payable activity reports; maintain organized physical and digital vendor files.
• Financial Reporting & Records: Maintain routine financial schedules, spreadsheets, and general ledger records using Microsoft Excel.
• Administrative Support: Assist the accounting team with ad-hoc reporting, audit documentation prep, and general administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of hands‑on experience in basic accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or payroll processing.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically solidintermediate Excel skills (data entry, basic formulas, formatting) and working knowledge of Outlook and Word. Prior experience with standard accounting/ERP or payroll software is a plus.
• Core Competencies:
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with numerical data.
  • Solid organizational and time‑management skills to meet recurring weekly deadlines.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset with practical problem‑solving ability.

Skills

• Accounts Payable (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Payroll Processing
• Excel Spreadsheets (1 year of experience is required)
• Financial Reporting

salary: $19 - $20 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 9 AM - 3 PM

education: Associate

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 2 years

Education

• Associates