Accounting Assistant

Helen Jon; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Job summary

Helen Jon is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant for their Prairie Village location. The role involves managing accounts receivable, performing reconciliations, and supporting inventory accounting. Ideal candidates will have an accounting degree or relevant experience, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The hourly compensation ranges from $20 to $25, depending on education and experience, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or at least 1 year of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and collections.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for accounts.
• Support inventory accounting by entering payables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree or 1 year relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Assistant to join our team. This role will focus on accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and inventory accounting, while also assisting the Controller with various projects. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working with financial data. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and advancement within the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts receivable, including collections, posting payments to customer accounts, and generating aging reports
• Perform monthly reconciliations for payment accounts and balance sheet accounts
• Support inventory accounting by entering payables and ensuring costs are applied accurately
• Assist the Controller with financial projects and general accounting tasks
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records

Qualifications:

• Accounting degree or at least 1 year of relevant accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills

Compensation:

$20 - $25 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)