Title: Accounting Assistant
Location: Hybrid (Remote and On-Site as directed by Supervisor)
Job Type: Part-Time
Compensation: From $20/hour
POSITION OVERVIEW
SteerBridge Strategies seeks a detail-oriented individual proficient in the use of Intuit's QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise accounting software. The candidate must be practiced in bookkeeping activities to include preparation of customer invoices, processing vendor bills for payment, and account reconciliations. Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel) required. Helpful if familiar with multi-state payroll processes.
REQUIRED
- Must be a US Citizen.
- One to three years of bookkeeping experience.
- Must have intermediate-to-advanced experience in QuickBooks and Excel.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides support to the Finance department and performs basic office tasks, such as filing, data entry, answering phones, processing the mail, etc.
- Handles communications with clients and vendors via phone, email, and in-person.
- Processes customer payments, issuing statements and management of customer accounts.
- Processes bills and issues payments.
- Assists with audits, fact checks, and resolves discrepancies.
- Assists with payroll by submitting staff reimbursements and purchases. Also functions as backup for processing payroll if needed.
- Works with the insurance company to ensure proper coverage, manages paperwork on claims, assists in renewals and requests Certificates of Insurance.
- Completes credit applications and assists in completion of information for new/renewing customer contracts.
- Assists in the renewal of government, state and local licensing and certifications.
- Monitors credit card purchases and ensures they are properly recorded/classified.
- Handles petty cash for reimbursements, etc.
- May assist in training newly hired bookkeeping clerks and administrative support team members.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred
- Veteran and Military Spouse applicants encouraged to apply.
- Previous work in the government space, a plus.
Required
- Must have intermediate-to-advanced experience in QuickBooks and Excel.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Demonstrated experience in clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing; strong typing skills.
- Proficient in planning and organizing tasks, managing priorities, and utilizing available resources to complete tasks within defined parameters and specific deadlines.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work independently; able to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
- Strong attention to detail; commitment to working efficiently and accurately.
- Deep sense of ownership and urgency; natural willingness to work hours required to complete the assignment.
SteerBridge Strategies is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. SteerBridge Strategies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.