Accounting Assistant

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field and two years accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid Driver’s License required.

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including accounting, bookkeeping practices and record keeping procedures, as well as appropriate local, state and federal regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Knowledge of research methods and techniques
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain, interpret and analyze financial records
• Ability to apply concepts, such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situation
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and high standards of ethics
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds, employees and officials
• Ability to meet strict timelines
• Skills in operating business computers and office machines, including various software applications, specifically Word, Excel, Access, presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
• Skill in using computerized accounting software programs, office equipment, including 10-key

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to walk.

The employee, occasionally, is required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must, occasionally, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work is generally performed in an office setting, with a moderate noise level.

Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.

Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.

Travel will be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.