Accounting Assistant

Hunter Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations, entering, posting, recording, and maintaining accounts receivable and other transactions in line with established policies.

The role collaborates with General Accounting, Cash Applications, and Accounts Payable, processes invoices, reconciliations, and prepares journal entries and reports during month-end close.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office required.

Responsibilities

• Process and record financial transactions for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash applications.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile bank, general ledger, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Review vendor invoices, code them correctly, and ensure proper approvals and documentation.
• Prepare electronic payments, check runs, and other disbursement activities.
• Investigate discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries in a timely manner.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an Accounting Assistant who will support day-to-day financial operations by entering, posting, recording, and maintaining accounts receivable and other financial transactions in accordance with established financial policies and procedures.

• Provide support for the day-to-day accounting functions of the General Accounting, Cash Applications, and Accounts Payable teams.
• Accurately and efficiently process and record financial transactions while adhering to company policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards.
• Assist with processing cash receipts, applying payments, and reconciling customer accounts.
• Review, code, and input vendor invoices, ensuring all necessary approvals and supporting documentation are obtained and properly maintained.
• Prepare and process electronic payments, check runs, and other disbursement activities while following established internal controls.
• Assist with bank account, general ledger, and subsidiary ledger reconciliations
• Provide support during month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, account analyses, and financial reporting schedules.
• Investigate and resolve transaction discrepancies, vendor inquiries, and internal accounting questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts focused on increasing the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting operations.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred, along with a strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar accounting position.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including the ability to enter, manage, and manipulate Excel spreadsheets, is required.