Accounting Assistant II

Holy-Cross-Medical-Center; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy-Cross-Medical-Center is seeking an Accounting Assistant II to support the Finance Team in Taos, NM. The role focuses on administrative and clerical tasks, maintaining financial records, and assisting with financial reporting.

Responsibilities include bookkeeping, data entry, and Accounts Payable entry, with reconciliation support and Fixed Asset tracking as assigned. A foundational accounting education and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Well-organized with efficient task management and attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced, pressurized environment, remaining calm and professional.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in computer software and business applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Record of satisfactory performance evidenced by positive references.

Responsibilities

• Provide bookkeeping, data entry, and maintenance of financial records.
• Assist with accounts payable entry, processing, and reconciliation.
• Support fixed asset tracking and analysis as assigned.

Skills

Prioritization

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Accounting Assistant II position is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Finance Team, including maintaining financial records and assisting with financial reporting. Key responsibilities include bookkeeping, data entry and managing financial records. In addition, the position will be responsible for providing Accounts Payable entry, processing and reconciliation support along with Fixed Asset tracking and analysis as assigned.

Experience:

Education:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in an office environment.
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Mandatory Knowledge,

Skills, Abilities, and Other

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
• Well-organized, efficient task management and attention to detail skills.
• Must have the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining calm, flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent proficiency in computer software and applications associated with a business environment, including Microsoft Office.
• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.