Assistant Accountant
Uni Systems
Salary
💰 $83,000 - $114,000 per year
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Responsible for accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Process vendor invoices and issue payments
- Verify vendor information and ensure tax compliance
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
- Generate and distribute customer invoices and apply customer payments
- Follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve payment issues
- Prepare aging reports and analyze receivable trends
- Assist with general accounting tasks including data entry, filing, and report preparation
- Prepare and file multi-state and use tax returns and ensure compliance with deadlines
- Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly
- Assist with month-end close activities, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance
- Create and maintain documentation of accounting policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information
- Collaborate with other team members and departments
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Process invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies
- Verify vendor information and ensure compliance with tax requirements
- Prepare and issue checks or electronic payments for approved invoices
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies
- Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all payable transactions
- Generate invoices and distribute customer invoices in a timely manner
- Process customer payments received and apply cash receipts to customer accounts
- Follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve payment issues promptly
- Prepare aging reports and analyze receivable trends
- Assist with general accounting tasks such as data entry, filing, and report preparation
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information
- Collaborate effectively with other team members and departments
- Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of Accounting & Finance
- Prepare and file multi-state and use tax returns
- Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly
- Assist with month-end close activities, journal entries and reconciliations
- Analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance
- Create and maintain documentation of all accounting policies and procedures
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience preferred
- Working level knowledge of NetSuite
- Knowledge of GAAP and accounting policies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
