About this position
SUMMARY
As an integral part of our team, the Finance Assistant plays a crucial role in assisting the Controller with day-to-day operational accounting functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Record revenues such as parent fees and sales
- Assist with recording accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Process invoices
- Provide administrative support during month-end closing
- Participate in annual audits
- Assist with banks and ad hoc reconciliations
Other Duties: Please note this job description is designed to cover typical listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate clearly and to read and write in English
- Ability to follow directions, regulations, safety guidelines, policies and procedures
- Work experience as a Finance Assistant or similar role
- Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
- MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
- Knowledge of Quickbooks or SAGE
- Procedures regarding punctuality and attendance are expected to be followed.
- Ability to pass Level 2 background screening and drug testing
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma required; Associates in Accounting preferred
- 1 -2 Years Finance/Accounting experience
WORK CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL EFFORT
- Typically, an indoor office environment
- Minimal lifting may be required, not to exceed 25 pounds
- May be required to drive oneself to off-site meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions