Accounting Assistant

YU & Associates; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical – National plan with low costs

Dental – National plan

Vision – National plan with large network

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

ADP Retirement Plan with match

Bonus Program

Yearly review

Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care and Commuter Program

Will Preparation

Beneficiary Grief Support

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Elmwood Park is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant. The role involves processing invoices, managing project costs, and ensuring accurate billing to clients. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, possesses strong attention to detail, and has effective communication skills. Familiarity with DELTEK AJERA and proficiency in Excel is advantageous. Benefits include a comprehensive medical plan and a competitive salary range of $56,000 to $60,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is mandatory.
• Attention to detail is critical for success in this role.
• Effective communication skills necessary with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and ensure timely billing to clients.
• Monitor project costs to ensure they remain within budget.
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Support compliance with accounting policies and regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

DELTEK AJERA

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Accounting Assistant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will have experience in general accounting and financial reporting. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, and ensure timely billing to clients and vendors.
• Monitor and track project costs, ensuring they stay within budget.
• Process and manage project-related invoices from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing to clients for project milestones or completed work.
• Communicating with vendors, clients, and internal teams to resolve financial issues.
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding payments and follow up on overdue invoices.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and verify employee expense reports to ensure they align with company policies.
• Organize and file invoices, receipts, and expense reports for easy access and auditing purposes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Knowledge in DELTEK AJERA is a plus.
• Attention to detail.
• Possess effective communication skills with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical financial practices.
• Proficient in excel, outlook, and word.

Benefits

• Medical – National plan with low out of pocket costs to members.
• Dental – National plan.
• Vision – National plan with the largest vision network.
• Life/AD&D – Benefit available if an employee passes away while employed.
• Short-Term Disability – Benefit in event an employee is unable to work for a short period of time.
• Long Term Disability – Benefit in event an employee is unable to work for an extended period.
• Employee Assistance Program – 3rd party support available when needed.
• ADP Retirement Plan with company match.
• Bonus Program – based on individual and company performance.
• Yearly review – based on individual and company performance.
• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts – Tax Free benefit to employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax Deductible benefit for employees.
• Dependent Care and Commuter Program – Tax Deductible benefit for employees.
• Will Preparation.
• Beneficiary Grief Support.

Salary range

Annual Salary Range: $56,000 to $60,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

YU & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer fully committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices. No employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional preference, sexual orientation, sex, ancestry or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital or domestic status, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information or testing, or any other legally protected category in all employment decisions.