Accounting Assistant

picamanufacturingsolutions; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

picamanufacturingsolutions is seeking an organized Accounting Assistant to join our finance team in New Hampshire. The role supports daily transactions, maintains accurate records, and assists with reconciliations, audits, and close processes.

You will handle routine bookkeeping, AP/AR, and data entry in our accounting software, while upholding confidentiality and applying strong attention to detail to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, or similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with financial information.

Responsibilities

• Post entries and update the general ledger.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoices and payments.
• Enter financial data into accounting software accurately and promptly.
• Assist with expense reports and reconciling financial records.
• Support monthly and year-end close processes.
• Communicate with vendors and customers to resolve billing questions.
• Organize records and provide documentation to support audits.
• Maintain accurate, organized financial files and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independence & collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Sage 100

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our finance and accounting team. This role will assist with daily accounting transactions, maintain accurate financial records, and support reconciliations, audits, and financial close processes. The ideal candidate can manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine bookkeeping tasks, including posting entries and updating the general ledger.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, including invoice entry and payment tracking.
• Enter financial data into accounting software accurately and promptly.
• Assist with processing expense reports and reconciling financial records.
• Support monthly and year-end financial close processes.
• Communicate with vendors and customers to resolve billing questions and payment discrepancies.
• Organize records and provide documentation to support audits.
• Maintain accurate, organized financial files and respond to transaction-related inquiries.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as an Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial and sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience using accounting software, particularly Sage 100.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles and financial terminology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.