Office Accounting Assistant

We are seeking an Office Accounting Assistant to join our team. This position will play an integral role in the organizational and administrative support of our firm. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in accounting and payroll, experience in human resources and/or office management, and the ability to learn and grow in a position. Experience working in a professional setting and a degree or certification in the accounting, business, or finance fields is preferred, but comparable professional experience will also be considered.

Requirements

• Two or four year college degree with focus in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; comparable work experience will also be considered
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with QuickBooks and other tax and accounting software is preferred, but not required
• Strong analytical and time-management skills; reasonable, dependable, and organized work habits
• Experience required in customer service, data entry, bookkeeping, payroll, or administrative support in an office environment

General Duties

• Data entry and processing for A/P, A/R, and Payroll systems
• Payroll preparation, including monthly and quarterly payroll tax returns
• Monitor credit card charges, payment discrepancies, refunds, and miscellaneous charges
• Maintain orderly financial filing system
• Reconcile accounts monthly and prepare reports to present to management
• Works with management to maintain employee benefits programs; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids
• Assist in maintaining historical employee records by maintaining a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records
• Assist in ensuring legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements
• Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Cafeteria Plan)
• 401(k) with company-matching contribution plan
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off policy
• Membership reimbursement for approved civic and professional activities
• Competitive salary package
• Continuing Education provided through corporate programming