Accounting Assistant
Worcester, MA 
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Posted 15 days ago
Job Description
SUMMARY
The Accounting Assistant will keep financial records, prepare reports, and update financial information. The accountant assistant must be familiar with accounting procedures and should have experience with accounting software programs. The ideal candidate will be able to process business transactions, handle accounts payable and receivable, expense reports, receipts and other financial matters.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Keeping financial records up-to-date
Processing business transactions
Handling bookkeeping and following accounting best practices
Fact checking invoices for payment and processing
Monitoring vendor statements, wire transfers request, and other transactions.
Assisting the Controller with audits, forecasts, and other financial planning
Correcting and modifying inaccurate files and records
Assisting the financial department, other assistants, and Controller as needed.
Special projects and assignments as business dictates.
Responsible for the maintenance, creation and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies that you have access or knowledge of, including but not limited to any state or federal regulations including HIPPA.
 
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
 
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Able to analyze financial records and transfer information
Data entry skills
Self-motivated and self-directed
Accurate and precise attention to detail
Excellent time management, able to prioritize
Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports
Two to three years of proven accounting/bookkeeping experience
Excellent computer skills, experience in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards
Pays strict attention to detail
Ability to multi task
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for a prolonged period
The job duties will require the employee to utilize repetitive fine manipulation with hands
The employee is frequently required to talk or hear
Specific vision abilities for this job include close vision, distance vision and depth vision
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Able to work in hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment.
Willingness and ability to wear safety glasses, earplugs, hard hat, steel toed boots and any other required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
N/A
 
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 
This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

 

Job Summary
Company
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 to 3 years
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