Detail-Oriented Accounting Assistant (Excel Pro)

WINTER GROWTH INC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Winter Growth, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Assistant to provide organizational and basic accounting support to the Accounting Department.

The role will work with the Accounting Coordinator to maintain electronic filing systems, update Excel spreadsheets, and organize routine accounting documentation, including basic accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable with technology and Excel, and possesses enough basic accounting knowledge to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in office, administrative, bookkeeping, accounting assistant, or similar role preferred.
• Basic knowledge or experience with accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data entry, formatting, sorting, filtering, and formulas.
• Strong general computer skills and experience with electronic files and shared folders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to create and maintain logical, consistent filing systems.
• Ability to follow established procedures and identify missing information.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and recurring responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently after receiving direction.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electronic filing systems for the Accounting Department.
• Develop logical folder structures and consistent file naming conventions.
• Organize documents within shared folders and network drives.
• Scan, rename, save, upload and file documents.
• Maintain organized paper files when needed.
• Review files and reorganize into standardized systems.
• Ensure documents are easily locatable.
• Identify missing or misfiled documents and archive records.
• Help maintain written procedures for filing systems.
• Perform basic accounting-related data entry and administrative tasks for the department.
• Scan, copy, upload, and file Accounting documents.
• Maintain checklists and recurring task lists.
• Assist with gathering documents for Accounting projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Documentation

Data entry

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic filing software

PDF management

Job description

Winter Growth, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Assistant to provide organizational and basic accounting support to the Accounting Department.

The role will work with the Accounting Coordinator to maintain electronic filing systems, update Excel spreadsheets, and organize routine accounting documentation, including basic accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable with technology and Excel, and possesses enough basic accounting knowledge to