Accounting Assistant

AREMCO Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AREMCO Inc seeks an Accounting Assistant for a temporary assignment with potential for permanent employment in Virginia Beach, VA. The role requires careful, detail-oriented data entry across accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will support AP/AR, process invoices, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial reports using Excel. Strong organizational and communication skills, plus ability to work independently, are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong data entry skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Basic bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume, accurate data entry.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Process invoices and maintain financial records.
• Reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare and update spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft Excel.
• File and organize accounting documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to the Accounting Department.

Skills

Data entry

Bookkeeping

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Independence

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounting Assistant reports to the Corporate Accounting Manager as a temporary assignment with the possibility of permanent employment. This position requires reliable, detailed work in a variety of accounting and administrative tasks in a faced-paced accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume, accurate data entry.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Process invoices and maintain financial records.
• Reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare and update spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft Excel.
• File and organize accounting documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to the Accounting Department.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong data entry skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Basic bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Entry-level accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with Quickbooks software is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, walk short distances, and operate keyboards and office equipment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Key Competencies

• Accounting Principles
• Data Entry and Accuracy
• Reconciliations
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Flexibility and Adaptation

Typical Performance Metrics

• Financial record management accuracy targets
• Invoice processing and payment time targets
• Financial reporting time and accuracy targets