Accounting Assistant

LHH US; New Mexico; On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401K

Paid Leave

Holiday pay

Commuter benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment is partnering with a financial services company in Albuquerque, New Mexico to hire an Accounting Assistant for a full-time, on-site role (Monday–Friday). Pay is $20.00–$23.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

You will manage financial transactions, verify details, and maintain accurate records while ensuring compliance and confidentiality. The position emphasizes strong organization, communication, and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to work

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in financial services, banking, accounting, or administrative support.
• Experience with transaction processing, payment processing, or financial operations preferred.
• Onboarding requirements include background check and credit check due to the environment.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions including payments, transfers, distributions, and account-related activity.
• Verify transaction details and ensure accuracy before processing.
• Maintain organized and accurate records for all transactions and client accounts.
• Prepare, review, and track required documentation to ensure completeness.
• Act as a liaison between clients, advisors, and internal departments.
• Provide updates on transaction status and follow up on outstanding items.
• Ensure all transactions comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Identify discrepancies or issues and escalate as needed.
• Track deadlines and ensure all steps in the transaction process are completed on time.
• Prioritize multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Respond to client inquiries related to transactions and account activity.
• Deliver a high level of customer service while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

MS Office & CRMs

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

CRMs

Job description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment is partnered with a financial services company in Albuquerque, New Mexico that is looking to add an Accounting Assistant to the team! This is a full-time onsite Monday through Friday position. Pay range $20.00-$23.00 per hour depending on prior experience.

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for managing and processing financial transactions while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.

Job Duties

• Process financial transactions including payments, transfers, distributions, and account-related activity
• Verify transaction details and ensure accuracy before processing
• Maintain organized and accurate records for all transactions and client accounts
• Prepare, review, and track required documentation to ensure completeness
• Act as a liaison between clients, advisors, and internal departments
• Provide updates on transaction status and follow up on outstanding items
• Ensure all transactions comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
• Identify discrepancies or issues and escalating as needed
• Track deadlines and ensure all steps in the transaction process are completed on time
• Prioritize multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Respond to client inquiries related to transactions and account activity
• Deliver a high level of customer service while maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in financial services, banking, accounting, or administrative support
• Experience with transaction processing, payment processing, or financial operations preferred
• High school diploma required
• Onboarding requirements include background check and credit check due to the nature of the environment

Key Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and financial systems/CRMs
• Basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division.

Pay Details: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour

Search managed by: Morgan Ross

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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