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Accounting Assistant

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MacDowell Prep Academy

Detroit, MI (In Person)

$49,920 Salary, Part-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 18 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/22/2026

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Job Description

Listed below are the duties and responsibilities for the Accounting Assistant position. In order to be effective in this position you must have a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Accounting Software, excellent verbal and written communication skills, great customer service skills, be able to multi-task, highly organized, must pay attention to details and must possess confidentiality at all times.
General Ledger Duties:
Prepare and post biweekly Payroll J/E Postings Perform Account Analysis on all G/L accounts (Monthly)
Accounts Payable/Purchase Order Duties:
Maintain all Accounts Payable vendor files: general, paid, open and recurring. Review and process all Accounts Payable invoices (vouchers) and check request. Prepare and process all Accounts Payable checks. Review and process all Purchase Orders Maintain and file:
  • Aged Trial Balance
  • A/P Check Register
  • Purchase Orders Reconcile month-end vendor statements to our records and correct as necessary. Maintain records related to 1099's. Ensure vendor packages have been completed for all approved vendors Vendor Analysis
  • Monthly Vendor/RFP contract coordination
Accounts Receivable Duties:
Posting Journal Entries State Aid Supplemental Revenues Other Duties:
Engage in frequent communication with vendors, school leaders, and company contacts. Attend weekly Accounting Meeting 12 hours per academic year of professional development (i.e. MSBO Conference, MEIM classes, etc.) Other duties as assigned by school management team.
Qualifications:
3 years or more experience in general accounting Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment while maintaining good relationships with co-workers and supervisors. Capacity to effectively communicate accounting related matters to all levels of staff and management.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$23.00
  • $25.
00 per hour
Work Location:
In person