Accounting Assistant

Trueline Talent; Ohio; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Full-time weekday hours

Job summary

Trueline Talent is seeking an Accounting Assistant for a growing client in Canton, OH. This entry‑level role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers and people and wants hands‑on exposure to AR, AP, invoicing, and payroll support.

You will use Acumatica to enter and maintain financial data, assist with reconciliations, and help keep the office running smoothly. A friendly attitude and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Some accounting or bookkeeping experience OR a college degree with strong customer service and an interest in accounting.
• Outgoing, personable attitude with enjoyment helping others.
• Excellent communication and confidence answering phones.
• Strong organizational skills and comfort with numbers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Team-first mindset with the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily accounting activities, primarily AR and AP, including invoicing and payment processing.
• Serve as first point of contact for customers, vendors, employees, and visitors.
• Answer calls, gather information, respond to inquiries, and connect customers with the team.
• Assist with payroll-related paperwork and employee questions.
• Enter and maintain financial information using Acumatica.
• Support basic reconciliations, audits, and other accounting processes.
• Assist with deliveries and general office coordination.
• Contribute to keeping the office organized and running smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Adaptability

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business

Tools

Acumatica

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Trueline's client, a growing company serving the construction and infrastructure industries, is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their team in the Canton, OH area. This is a great opportunity for an early-career professional who enjoys working with both numbers and people. Whether you have hands-on accounting experience or are a recent college graduate with outstanding customer service skills, a personable attitude, and a willingness to learn, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do as the Accounting Assistant:

Assist with daily accounting activities, primarily accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP), including invoicing, payment processing, and accurate recordkeeping.

Serve as the friendly first point of contact for customers, vendors, employees, and visitors.

Answer incoming calls, gather basic customer and project information, respond to general inquiries, and connect customers with the appropriate team members.

Help with payroll-related paperwork, employee paycheck questions, and other routine administrative requests.

Enter, review, and maintain financial information using Acumatica, the company's accounting and ERP system.

Support basic reconciliations, audits, and other accounting processes.

Assist with deliveries, incoming paperwork, and general office coordination.

Pitch in wherever needed to keep the office organized and running smoothly.

Must-Haves as the Accounting Assistant:

Some accounting or bookkeeping experience OR a college degree with strong customer service experience and an interest in learning accounting.

An outgoing, personable, and positive attitude with a genuine enjoyment of helping others.

Excellent communication skills and confidence answering phones, assisting customers, and interacting with different personalities.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort working with numbers.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.

A flexible, team-first mindset with the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and interruptions.

A willingness to learn, take direction, ask questions, and grow professionally.

Nice-to-Haves as the Accounting Assistant:

An associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.

Previous experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, or payroll support.

Familiarity with Acumatica or another accounting/ERP system.

Experience in a customer-facing administrative, receptionist, or office support position.

Exposure to manufacturing, construction, distribution, or a similar industry.

Our Client Offers:

$20-$28/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Consistent, full-time weekday hours, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus paid time off.

Hands-on opportunities to develop accounting and business operations skills.

A welcoming, collaborative team that values a positive attitude and willingness to help.

The opportunity to take on a variety of responsibilities and make a real impact in a growing business.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.