Accounting Assistant III

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Our client, a Fintech company, is seeking an Accounting Assistant

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Title : Accounting Assistant

Location : Reno NV (Hybrid)

Pay rate : $25.00 - $34.53 / hour DOE

Duration : W2-Non Exempt

Job Description :

Supports a company in its day-to-day accounting duties. One of the main differences between an accountant and an accounting assistant is that an accounting assistant focuses on administrative, clerical, and data-entry duties.

• May upload and scan documents for entry into the company's document-tracking software. May perform other duties such as processing invoices;
• filing, sorting, and faxing documents and correspondence; answering phone calls; reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness;

tracking inventory; and working on spreadsheets. May report directly to a senior accountant or controller. Proficient with standard office software such as Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as accounting and bookkeeping software such as Quickbooks.

Monitor and follow up on outstanding claims. Perform billing-related duties as necessary. Compile reports for insurance billings.

Update phone numbers and addresses, and keep payers up to date.

Skills :

Execute money movement transactions using appropriate details provided by partners and accountants to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Continually assess and design desk procedures and process flows. Ensure that these workflows are designed to maximize internal controls and efficiency.
• Applies professional skepticism and an inquisitive approach to review and analyze the appropriateness and reasonableness of underlying support and documentation.
• Able to clearly articulate results, variances and demonstrate an understanding of root cause to management.
• Participate in the month and quarter end close process by providing support to the accountants.
• Work with bank partners and engineering staff as needed for effectiveness in maintaining the money movement flow and process improvements

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting with minimum of 2 years’ experience highly desirable.

• Experience working with banking and large volumes of financial data preferred.
• Background in understanding and applying accounting concepts. Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and the testing of supporting documentation.
• Confidence, good judgment, energy and personality to work in a dynamic, multi-business unit environment with operational and financial personnel.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• End-to-end process orientation with problem solving skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills, time prioritization, and ability to multi-task.
• Strong PC, worksheet (excel, google sheets) and word processing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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Rate / Salary : $25.00 - $34.53 / hour DOE