Accounting Assistant

Accounting Career Consultants, ACC Construction, ACC Legal & HR Career Consultants; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accounting Career Consultants in St. Louis is seeking a proactive and organized Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations. This role provides an exceptional entry point into corporate finance, offering hands-on experience and development opportunities.

You will maintain accurate financial records, assist with transactional accounting, and collaborate with team members across departments. Ideal candidates will have a basic understanding of accounting principles and comfort with accounting software.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of standard accounting principles through coursework or experience.
• Ability to learn cloud-based accounting software quickly.
• Exceptional organizational skills with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and process financial transactions.
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Foundational Accounting Knowledge

Technical Aptitude

High Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving & Adaptability

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Comprehensive Foundation in Finance: This role offers an exceptional entry point into the world of corporate finance and accounting. You will gain hands-on, end-to-end exposure to various financial functions, giving you a holistic understanding of how a business operates financially.

A Culture of Mentorship and Growth: You won’t be working in a silo. You will join a supportive, collaborative accounting team dedicated to your professional development, offering direct mentorship from senior team members and clear pathways for career progression.

Skill-Building with Modern Tools: We utilize industry-leading accounting software and automation platforms. In this role, you will develop highly transferable, modern technical skills that will serve as a strong competitive advantage throughout your career.

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive, organized, and collaborative Accounting Assistant to support our day-to-day financial operations. In this role, you will work closely with the accounting team to maintain accurate financial records, assist with routine transactional accounting, and ensure the smooth execution of administrative financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Data Entry & Processing: Accurately enter, code, and process financial transactions, including accounts payable invoices, accounts receivable payments, and expense reports.
• Account Reconciliation: Assist with regular bank and credit card reconciliations, matching transactions to ensure ledger accuracy and identifying any discrepancies for review.
• Maintain financial documents, invoices, receipts, and vendor records in compliance with internal controls.
• Administrative Support: Assist the accounting team with routine clerical tasks, including preparing basic financial schedules, responding to internal or external billing inquiries, and compiling documentation for month-end close or audits.
• Collaboration: Partner with team members across departments to gather necessary documentation, clarify transaction details, and resolve minor billing or payment discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Foundational Accounting Knowledge: A basic understanding of standard accounting principles (such as debits/credits and the difference between accounts payable and receivable) through coursework, training, or practical experience.
• Technical Aptitude: Experience with or a strong ability to quickly learn cloud-based accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or NetSuite) alongside comfort using Microsoft Excel for basic data entry and sorting.
• High Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills and a natural knack for accuracy, with a proven ability to spot errors in numerical data.
• Effective Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with team members, vendors, and clients.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability: A proactive, curious mindset with a desire to learn new workflows, ask constructive questions, and efficiently prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.