
Accounting Assistant
Opal Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $1,000 - $1,200 per month
About the role
- Process and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice tracking, payments, and collections
- Prepare and maintain accounting reports, including commission reports, employee reports, and financial summaries
- Reconcile credit card statements, bank activity, and merchant transactions
- Request, track, and organize receipts and documentation for credit card and expense transactions
- Maintain accurate customer and vendor records in accounting systems
- Track and monitor operating expenses and support monthly and ongoing reconciliations
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, missing payments, and account issues
- Support ledger preparation, including AR, AP, collections, and reconciliations
- Maintain accurate sales and revenue data within the accounting system
- Assist with financial reporting and data preparation for leadership and the Controller
- Support ongoing projects and accounting workflows to ensure deadlines are met
- Provide professional, responsive support to internal teams and external clients
- Perform general reporting, data management, and administrative tasks as needed to support the accounting function
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks is required, with the ability to manage daily accounting activities in the system with minimal supervision
- Experience with international accounting and U.S. accounting practices is preferred
- Advanced English skills in verbal and written communication are required
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial records, and reconciliation processes
- High attention to detail with strong accuracy in data entry and financial reporting
- Comfortable working with accounting software, spreadsheets, and reporting tools
- Experience using Excel for financial tracking and reporting is preferred
- Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- 100% remote work environment with occasional travel to on-site conferences (based on position)
- Paid Time Off (available after 90 days), including: Vacation Days
- Sick Leave
- Compensatory Time
- One Wellness & Wellbeing Day, One Floating Holiday, and One Religious Observance Day per year
- Paid federal holidays with early release the day prior
- Summer Fridays
- All travel-related expenses covered for onsite events, including flights, hotel accommodations, and meals
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableaccounts receivableinvoice trackingfinancial reportingreconciliationdata entryfinancial summariesbilling discrepanciesfinancial trackingaccounting principles
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillsreliabilitytime managementcommunication skillsself-motivationteamworkproblem-solvingresponsivenessability to manage multiple priorities
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting