• Accounting Assistant

    Robert Half Accountemps (New York, NY)


    Description Job Duties and Responsibilities

    General Accounting duties include, but are not limited to:

    Update cash register spreadsheet based on bank statements

     

    Enter invoices into EMS (electronic expense management system)

     

    Compare AP invoice data between accounting and business systems for accuracy

     

    Prepare and process payment batches and ensure error-free data in the accounting system

     

    Record daily/weekly cash receipts

     

    Run and distribute aged reports; follow up with customers past due over 30 days

     

    Create and upload invoices into Workflow system

     

    Deposit checks and book AP entries

     

    Issue vendor checks and send payment notification emails

     

    Request parent company to add new vendor bank info in accounting system

     

    Apply ACH debit payments and upload supporting documents into Workflow

     

    Manage daily funding and update loan tracking spreadsheet

     

    Import Citibank CSV files to update daily account balances

     

    Prepare daily funding reports for accounting manager

     

    Book closing entries per accountant’s instructions

     

    Reconcile bank statements monthly

     

    Handle finance/tax-related mail daily

     

    Coordinate with Citibank for access updates, signature cards, and other documents

     

    Support ad-hoc projects, process improvements, and provide team coverage as needed

    Qualifications

    Fluent in written and spoken English

     

    Proficient in Excel and MS Office; Microsoft Dynamics 365 and CitiDirect preferred

     

    CPA candidate preferred

     

    Strong deadline management and communication skills

     

    Detail-oriented with ability to verify accuracy

     

    Experience with Japanese companies preferred

     

    Proactive in raising and resolving issues Requirements Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Bank Reconciliations, QuickBooks, Code Invoices

     

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