Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Contract Duration: 5 months, possible extension
Location: Salem, OR
Work Arrangement: Remote
Pay Range: $17-$20/hour
Summary
The Accounting Assistant will provide administrative, clerical and accounting services to contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the Corporate Accounting Department. Coordinate timely quarterly and annual managerial reports and regulatory filings. Administer record retention requirements to meet various regulatory guidelines. Perform accounting support functions as needed.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple deadlines and priorities to provide administrative, and accounting services for multiple department personnel.
- Prepare, distribute and file records and other reports as directed.
- Coordinate department facilities, including phone, network, and workspace needs.
- Order supplies. Distribute department mail.
- Maintain effective record systems, including contributions to the Departments central file, correspondence with all parties outside of the Company, bank reconciliations files, and master reconciliation files.
- Assess need for movement to off-site storage, and assure proper authorizations for removal or destruction of records.
- Coordinate and interact with a broad range of internal and external customers to answer or direct questions to appropriate parties to facilitate customer needs. Facilitate meeting arrangements.
- Provide backup support for journal processing and procurement systems and in other areas as directed
- Support the Accounts Receivable payment application process.
Skills/Qualifications
- Proficiency in Excel and Word required.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and accurately in written and oral communications.
- Ability to lift 25lbs.
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
- Ability to work independently and manage ones time.
- Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related accounting software.
Education/Experience
- Education: Associates degree with additional college coursework or Bachelors degree. Accounting coursework recommended.
- Experience: Administrative experience, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
- 2-4 Years' Experience