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Accounting Assistant
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Robert Half
Norfolk, VA (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate is someone who can keep accounting records accurate, manage payment activity, and help maintain smooth billing processes. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across payable functions while using Excel to organize and review financial information.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices, confirm coding accuracy, and prepare payments in line with established accounting procedures.
- Monitor incoming customer payments, apply receipts correctly, and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.
- Review accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure financial records remain current.
- Review invoice details for completeness, and route items for proper approval when required.
- Maintain organized financial documentation and update accounting data to support reporting and audit readiness.
- Assist with resolving payment or billing issues by coordinating with internal teams and external contacts.
- Support additional accounting activities as assigned to help the department meet daily and periodic deadlines. Requirements
- Hands-on experience with invoices and maintaining organized financial records.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reviewing, and reconciling accounting data.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple financial tasks efficiently.
- Clear communication skills and a dependable approach to meeting deadlines.
- Previous accounting support experience within a business environment that values attention to detail is preferred.