Accounting & auditing

Accounting assistant

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT.

dayville, connecticut

Posted 9/21/2026

Closes 11/30/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Temporary

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Industry

accounting & auditing (Business and Financial Operations Occupations)

Reference number

S_180584

Spherion is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. This versatile administrative position will support day-to-day financial operations using Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks, with a primary focus on high-volume Accounts Payable (AP) processing and Accounts Receivable (AR) data entry.

Responsibilities:

Experience with Accounts Payable processes, invoice processing, or accounting-related data entry.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data sorting, formatting, and basic formulas.

Basic working knowledge of QuickBooks.

High level of accuracy when entering and maintaining financial information.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to manage high-volume administrative and accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial and business information.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently while also supporting a team.

Working hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00

PM Skills:

Previous experience as an Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, or in a general finance environment. ...

Experience with full-cycle Accounts Payable processing.

Experience with Accounts Receivable data entry and account reconciliation.

Experience working with vendor invoices, payment cycles, and vendor records.

Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Experience supporting month-end closing procedures.

Familiarity with inventory tracking, cost tracking, or manufacturing accounting processes.

Additional experience with accounting software or financial reporting tools.

Education:

Associate Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

Experience with Accounts Payable processes, invoice processing, or accounting-related data entry.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data sorting, formatting, and basic formulas.

Basic working knowledge of QuickBooks.

High level of accuracy when entering and maintaining financial information.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to manage high-volume administrative and accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial and business information.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently while also supporting a team. Spherion CT, The Top-Rated Staffing Agency in Your Area!

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key responsibilities Experience with Accounts Payable processes, invoice processing, or accounting-related data entry.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data sorting, formatting, and basic formulas.

Basic working knowledge of QuickBooks.

High level of accuracy when entering and maintaining financial information.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to manage high-volume administrative and accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial and business information.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently while also supporting a team. experience 1-4 years skills Previous experience as an Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, or in a general finance environment.

Experience with full-cycle Accounts Payable processing.

Experience with Accounts Receivable data entry and account reconciliation.

Experience working with vendor invoices, payment cycles, and vendor records.

Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Experience supporting month-end closing procedures.

Familiarity with inventory tracking, cost tracking, or manufacturing accounting processes.

Additional experience with accounting software or financial reporting tools. qualifications Experience with Accounts Payable processes, invoice processing, or accounting-related data entry.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data sorting, formatting, and basic formulas.

Basic working knowledge of QuickBooks.

High level of accuracy when entering and maintaining financial information.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to manage high-volume administrative and accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial and business information.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently while also supporting a team. education Associate share this job.

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