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Aston Carter · 4 days ago

Accounting Assistant

Decatur, IL

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$20/hr - $22/hr

2+ years exp

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to clients across the globe. They are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented accounting assistant to manage accounts receivable and assist with accounts payable activities.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage accounts receivable and assist with accounts payable activities

Record and verify invoices received

Schedule and make payments to suppliers

Reconcile accounts payable ledgers to confirm that all payments are accounted for and properly posted

Issue invoices to customers and perform final checks for profit margins

Track incoming payments and record them in appropriate accounts

Follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payments

Maintain accurate records for future audits and tax payments

Track income and expenses, facilitating sales tax for various states for compliance

Assist the controller with employee services, HR, risk management, taxes, and loss control

Produce monthly financials and management reports

Prepare preliminary financial statements to help management understand current financial standings

Analyze past financial data to forecast future revenues and expenses

Handle month-end/year-end closing

Perform bank reconciliation to match the balance in the business’s ledger with the bank’s records

Make journal entry adjustments to reflect accurate transactions

Qualification

Accounts receivable managementInvoicingBookkeepingQuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelAccounts payable experienceMonth-end closing proceduresFinancial statements knowledgeData entry