Accounting Assistant
- Consulting
- $18 - $20
- Chesapeake, VA
Accounting Assistant + Contract to Hire
A bit about us:
Well-Known company in Chesapeake in the market for an Accounting Assistant!
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75% of Health Insurance paid for consultant!
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Amazing Benefits through Jobot!
75% of Health Insurance paid for consultant!
Dental/Vision/401K
Unlimited access to your Jobot Pro
Job Details
Job Details:
We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Consulting Accounting Assistant to join our team in the Energy industry. This exciting role offers the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you will play a key role in shaping the financial health of the company. As a Consulting Accounting Assistant, you will be responsible for providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, preparing reports, and maintaining financial security by following internal controls.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Consulting Accounting Assistant to join our team in the Energy industry. This exciting role offers the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you will play a key role in shaping the financial health of the company. As a Consulting Accounting Assistant, you will be responsible for providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, preparing reports, and maintaining financial security by following internal controls.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements, reports, and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
- Perform general bookkeeping duties, including posting information to accounting software and regularly reconciling accounts.
- Process accounts payable and receivable, manage invoices and tax payments.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements.
- Reconcile bank and credit card statements.
- Perform 3-way match - verifying that purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices match.
- Assist in year-end close processes.
- Ensure compliance with all internal processes.
- Maintain an organized and streamlined accounting system.
- Provide support to the Accounting Department as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
- Proficient in QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
- Solid understanding of GL, Invoicing, Entries, Ledger, AP, Income Statement, A/R, 3 Way Match, Year End Close, Bookkeeping, Journal Entries, Reconciliations.
- Strong understanding of business and income tax worksheets and computations.
- Excellent computer skills with experience in accounting software, data entry, and financial analysis.
- Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to direct and supervise.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.