Accounting Assistant - Laurel, MD
About the Company and Accounting Assistant Opportunity :
- CFS is working with an exciting new client to find an Accounting Assistant to assist on a contractual basis
For the right candidate, this role can become a permanent position
Schedule : Fully on site in Laurel, MD with potential for one day work from home after training. M-F flexible start time between 7 : 30-9amReports to the CFOSalary : $50,000-$60,000 depending heavily on experienceJob Duties for the Accounting Assistant :
Manage daily accounts payable and receivable activitiesRecord and update journal entries within the general ledger systemComplete monthly reconciliations for bank statements and key accountsReview, verify, and process employee expense reportsAssist with month-end and year-end closing processesMaintain well-organized financial files and supporting recordsProvide audit supportServe as a point of contact for vendors, clients, and internal teams on billing and payment mattersAssist with creating financial reports and dashboards in Excel and Power BIParticipate in special projects and offer administrative support to the accounting team as neededQualifications for the Accounting Assistant :
Recent college grad with accounting degree and / or 2-4 years' general accounting experienceExperience using Deltek Vantagepoint / Vision a big plus!Experience with Power BI or willingness to learn and own this function requiredProficiency using Microsoft ExcelMust be able to pass pre employment drug screen