Accounting Assistant

A repeat client that is adding an Accounting Assistant to their team in Grayson, GA. This is an in-office role.

The Accounting Assistant will work under the Controller and and will be responsible for maintaining accounting records and ensuring all transactions are recorded in accordance with current GAAP and tax guidance as well as within company policies and procedures. They will record financial transactions, reconciling accounting records, and preparing reports. Must be comfortable working with the company financials, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, spreadsheets, filing, organizing and assisting where ever needed.

Responsibilities:

Assists with monthly preparation of supporting documentation, variance analyses, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and other supporting reconciliations
Responsible for the reconciliation and accuracy of timely Accounts Payable processing and payment
Assist with AR/AP accounting needs (process invoices, check requests, payments, etc.)
Applies GAAP, state, or federal guidelines, and company policies to review financial data
Posts accounts receivable in a timely manner and reconciles cash with general ledger balances
Follows all monthly AR/AP cash closing procedures
Establishes accurate accounting spreadsheets
Maintains records, files, and documentation related to accounting processes
Prepares, examines, reconciles, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, budget records, and other documentation to assess their accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
Processes payroll tax deposits and maintains federal/state filing requirements

Requirements:

Experience with $20M + in annual revenue (account reconciliations) is required
Three (3) years of financial accounting and reporting experience
General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with Viewpoint is a plus
General knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Bank reconciliation experience
Accounts receivable experience
General ledger experience