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Robert Half
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.
$42,178 / year median in Georgia
-1% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for an import/export organization in Covington, Louisiana. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing both payables and receivables in a fast-paced business environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate records, reconcile accounts, and contribute to efficient accounting processes using QuickBooks.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices, verify coding accuracy, and prepare payments in a timely manner.
- Manage customer billing activities, record incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.
- Reconcile bank statements and accounting records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate financial documentation and ensure transactions are entered correctly in QuickBooks.
- Assist with day-to-day accounting support by organizing records and tracking routine account activity.
- Review invoice details for completeness and proper account allocation before submission.
- Partner with internal team members to help keep accounting operations organized and up to date.