Accounting Assistant

LHH US; North Carolina; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH US in Greensboro, NC is seeking an Accounting Assistant to provide essential finance department support, handling accounts payable/receivable, data entry, reconciliations, and recordkeeping. The role emphasizes accuracy and timely processing of financial transactions.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's degree and 2+ years in accounting-related work, with strong Excel and data-entry skills to maintain precise records and assist with audits and collections as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong data entry and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Verify invoice approvals and supporting documentation.
• Assist with check runs, ACH payments, and vendor communications.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Create and distribute customer invoices.
• Post customer payments and maintain accurate account records.
• Assist with collections efforts and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Perform data entry and maintain accounting records.
• Answer inquiries from vendors, customers, and internal departments.
• Assist with audit preparation and document collection.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking applicants for an Accounting Assistant role with a great company in Greensboro. The Accounting Assistant provides administrative and accounting support to the finance department by assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry, reconciliations, and recordkeeping. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily accounting operations, and ensuring timely and efficient processing of financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Verify invoice approvals and supporting documentation.
• Assist with check runs, ACH payments, and vendor communications.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Create and distribute customer invoices.
• Post customer payments and maintain accurate account records.
• Assist with collections efforts and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Perform data entry and maintain accounting records.
• Answer inquiries from vendors, customers, and internal departments.
• Assist with audit preparation and document collection.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong data entry and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Pay Details:

$24.00 to $28.00 per hour

Search managed by:

Will Stevens

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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