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Accounting Assistant
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What they do
An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$48,272 / year median in California
-12% projected decline
Job Description
We are seeking a full-time experienced Accounting Assistant to join our accounting department. The ideal candidate is an organized professional, detail oriented and execution driven. You must be able to cooperate well with your team in order to support and inspire one another to achieve individual, department and company goals.
Hourly position:
Pay range $22-$25.00 DOE.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Accounts Receivable Receive and apply clients' payments on a regular basis Perform all necessary account, and other reconciliations Dispute any client invoice discrepancies by researching and investigating Review and analyze allowance of clients on all charge back by clients Assist collection for aging customer Accounts Payable Completes payments and controls expenses by processing, verifying, and reconciling bills Have experience in
LTL, UPS
& Fedex, and verify bills Prepare vendor payments and obtains authorization for payment Manage W-9 file and send out 1099 annually Dispute all bills with discrepancy, communicate sales team & vendor and solve problem Purchase and manage all routine supplies for company Assist Controller Task Update, verify and maintain accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records Perform filing and general administrative tasks and assists in month end reporting procedures Reconcile bank statements and other accounting records Compile data and prepares a variety of reports Perform a variety of general bookkeeping support tasks as needed Assists controller on income tax preparation
Qualifications and Skills:
At least 3 years AR & AP experience BS degree in accounting, finance, or business administration. High level proficiency using Excel spreadsheets, proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP, strong analytical thinking skills
Excel:
Must know Vlookup, formulas, and how to run detailed reports Excellent math skills Comfortable dealing with numbers and the processing of financial information Protects organization's by keeping information confidential Understanding of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles Detail-oriented, organized, and works well independently and as well as a part of a team Ability to multi-task and to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism Must be punctual and possess the ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines Meticulous, high-level confidentiality and trustworthiness Ability to read and write Chinese, preferred but not required
Pay:
$22.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance