Accounting Assistant

Miller Glass Company; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A growing construction firm in Tallahassee is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support daily operations in the accounting department. This role involves providing administrative support, assisting in accounts payable and payroll processing, and maintaining organized financial records. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of experience with QuickBooks Online, and excellent communication skills. This position offers valuable exposure to construction accounting with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online is required.
• 2+ years of prior accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the accounting specialist.
• Assist with accounts payable and payroll processing.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Document management systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Assistant to provide direct support to the Accounting Specialist in the daily operations of the accounting department. This role plays a vital part in ensuring financial processes run smoothly, accurately, and on time. The Accounting Assistant works closely with the Accounting Specialist to maintain organized records, process transactions, and resolve discrepancies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for meaningful exposure to construction accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and transactional support to the accounting specialist
• Assist with accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, data entry, and payment preparation
• Support payroll processing by posting and verifying employee timesheets
• ·Assist with accounts receivable, including monitoring aging reports and contacting customers regarding past-due invoices
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Identify discrepancies and proactively research and resolve issues
• Communicate with internal team members to gather information and ensure accuracy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online is required.
• 2+ years of prior accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably in a construction or subcontracting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and document management systems
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate with leadership
• Quick to learn new accounting software
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing company

If you are organized, proactive, and eager to build your accounting career, we encourage you to apply!