Accounting Assistant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is hiring an Accounting Assistant for a professional firm in the Cookeville area. This role suits someone who enjoys numbers, accurate record-keeping, and supporting clients and staff in a professional office environment.

An accounting degree is not required, but hands-on accounting experience is essential. Key duties include processing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining financial records, assisting with bookkeeping and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks required.
• Strong data entry and computer skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Professional communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Enter and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with bookkeeping and account reconciliations.
• Utilize QuickBooks to manage client and company financial data.
• Prepare reports and support daily accounting operations.
• Communicate professionally with clients and team members.

Skills

Strong accounting background

Data entry

Confidentiality

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Stable Office Opportunity | Accounting Assistant | $15/Hour

We're hiring for an Accounting Assistant position with a professional accounting firm in the Cookeville area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong accounting background who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and supporting clients and staff in a professional office environment. An accounting degree is not required, but hands-on accounting experience is essential.

What you'll do:

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Enter and maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with bookkeeping and account reconciliations
• Utilize QuickBooks to manage client and company financial data
• Prepare reports and support daily accounting operations
• Communicate professionally with clients and team members

What you need:

• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency with QuickBooks required
• Strong data entry and computer skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Professional communication and organizational skills

Pay & Schedule:

• Pay: $15.00 per hour
• Days/hours: Full-time, day shift

Ready to get started? Apply today or call us—we’re ready to help you find the right fit!

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