Accounting Assistant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A recruitment services company is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant to support the finance team. Responsibilities include processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and maintaining financial records. Candidates should have 1+ years of experience in finance support and familiarity with accounting software. The role offers eligibility for bonuses and benefits such as medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in accounting or finance support role.
• Familiarity with accounting software is required.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements and company credit cards.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Support with internal reporting and audits as needed.
• Communicate with vendors and clients regarding billing issues.
• General administrative support for the accounting team

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Overview

Let Vaco Recruiters advocate for you! We are currently looking for an experienced Accounting Assistant. As an Accounting Assistant, you’ll be a key part of a finance team, helping with day-to-day accounting tasks like data entry, invoice processing, and account reconciliation. You don’t need to know everything on day one, but you should be organized, reliable, and ready to learn.

What You’ll Do

• Enter and process accounts payable and receivable transactions


• Reconcile bank statements and company credit cards


• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes


• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records


• Support with internal reporting and audits as needed


• Communicate with vendors and clients regarding billing issues


• General administrative support for the accounting team

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance support role (1+ years preferred)


• Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or similar)


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


• Comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets (Excel proficiency is a plus)

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.