Accounting Assistant: AR/AP, GL & Month-End Support

Hunter Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations, entering, posting, recording, and maintaining accounts receivable and other transactions in line with established policies.

The role collaborates with General Accounting, Cash Applications, and Accounts Payable, processes invoices, reconciliations, and prepares journal entries and reports during month-end close.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office required.

Responsibilities

• Process and record financial transactions for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash applications.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile bank, general ledger, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Review vendor invoices, code them correctly, and ensure proper approvals and documentation.
• Prepare electronic payments, check runs, and other disbursement activities.
• Investigate discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries in a timely manner.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hunter Recruiting is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations, entering, posting, recording, and maintaining accounts receivable and other transactions in line with established policies.

The role collaborates with General Accounting, Cash Applications, and Accounts Payable, processes invoices, reconciliations, and prepares journal entries and reports during month-end close.