Accounting Assistant

90 Degree Benefits; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

90 Degree Benefits is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations, including accounts payable, cash application, banking, and general ledger activities. This role helps ensure accurate records and timely payments while fostering strong vendor relationships.

Reports to the Finance Manager and offers a hybrid schedule after training. Key duties include processing invoices, remittance reports, vendor records, journal entries, month-end close support, and audits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, including high-volume invoice processing and vendor reconciliation.
• Proficiency with accounting software, including QuickBooks and Workday.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; detail-oriented and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and maintain full-cycle accounts payable entries.
• Produce and distribute monthly remittance reports.
• Maintain and update vendor records in accounting systems.
• Record and apply incoming customer payments; research discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close and reconciliation activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries as assigned.
• Assist with audit preparation and 1099 processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree (business)

Tools

QuickBooks

Workday

Job description

Company Summary:

90 Degree Benefits is a national third-party administrator (TPA) providing comprehensive health benefits administration services for employer-sponsored health plans. Our expertise includes claims processing, eligibility management, customer service, and customized plan solutions. We are committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality service through a collaborative, people-focused culture.

Position Summary:

The Accounting Assistant supports daily financial operations by assisting with accounts payable, cash application, banking transactions, general ledger activities, and internal customer support. This role helps ensure accurate financial records, timely processing of payments and receipts, and strong vendor and internal relationships while contributing to month-end close, audits, and compliance activities.

This position reports directly to the Finance Managerand is a hybridrole.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process invoices and maintain full-cycle accounts payable entries.
• Produce and distribute monthly remittance reports.
• Maintain and update vendor records in accounting systems.
• Research and resolve discrepancies to ensure vendor and customer accounts remain accurate.
• Communicate with vendors to address payment questions and resolve issues.
• Assist with vendor payments, passthrough funds, and client funding transfers.
• Record and apply incoming customer payments, research overpayments and shortages.
• Record miscellaneous receipts and initiate outgoing payments.
• Maintain accurate customer balances and support internal and external payment inquiries.
• Generate reports and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries as assigned.
• Assist with month-end close and reconciliation activities.
• Support internal departments with payment requests, reimbursements, and documentation.
• Assist with audit preparation and annual 1099 processing.
• Complete ad-hoc reporting and special accounting projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, including high-volume invoice processing and vendor reconciliation.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and financial software (QuickBooks and Workday preferred).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including accruals and expense reporting.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• Experience maintaining accounting documentation in compliance with audit and company standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit, stand, walk, and bend for set periods of time, full range of motion

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Hybrid schedule available after successful training period.

90 Degree Benefits is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.