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Description

Our client is seeking an accounting assistant to support the agency and handle everyday accounting operations in order to assist the controller.

+ Perform daily bank reconciliations for a multi-entity environment, including reviewing prior-day bank reports, comparing them with internal records, and resolving discrepancies.

+ Process daily bank transfers, approve positive pay and ACH withdrawals, and monitor all bank activity.

+ Complete daily deposits and apply payments to customer invoices.

+ Handle wire transactions, including verifying wiring instructions, processing outgoing wires, and recording incoming wires.

+ Collaborate with the team to ensure timely processing and recording of daily checks.

+ Manage accounts payable by tracking invoices and processing weekly payments.

+ Review open accounts receivable and perform monthly rebilling as needed.

+ Administer escrow refunds and tax payments.

+ Review outstanding checks on a weekly basis and communicate updates or issues to relevant offices.

+ Prepare general ledger journal entries, including monthly interest entries in QuickBooks.

+ Assist in preparing work papers and reconciling credit card transactions.

+ Support bank allocations to escrow accounts, maintain associated spreadsheets and forms, and coordinate with the bank to open sub-accounts.

+ Assist with internal audits by preparing weekly reports.

+ Support year-end closing processes and external audits as required.

For immediate consideration email your resume to jill.orietas@roberthalf

Requirements

+ Associate degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience.

+ Ability to effectively interact and communicate with clients.

+ Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

+ Excellent customer service orientation.

+ Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

+ Strong communication skills.

+ Solid understanding of financial management principles.

+ Demonstrated ethical conduct.

+ Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team environment.

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