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Example accounting assistant requirements on a job description

Accounting assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in accounting assistant job postings.
Sample accounting assistant requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in accounting.
  • Proficiency in accounting software.
  • Knowledge of GAAP.
  • Experience with financial reporting.
Sample required accounting assistant soft skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Accounting assistant job description example 1

Sinclair Broadcast Group accounting assistant job description

KEYE is looking for a dependable and self-motivated Receptionist / Accounting Assistant. This is an important role! The receptionist is our guests first point of contact. As such, the ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills and act courteously with others. In addition, the candidate in this role must display a professional appearance and attitude.
Responsibilities include:


Greeting visitors in a courteous and helpful manner Maintaining files in an organized fashion Answering multi-line telephone system Maintaining sufficient supplies, inventory, ordering and organizing Perform general clerical and data input duties as assigned Code invoices in accordance with company GL Assist with various audits performed during the year Other duties as assigned
Skills and Experience:


Accounts Payable experience is plus 2+ years of receptionist experience is preferred Previous broadcast experience is a plus Must take initiative and be a problem-solver Must be detail-oriented and exceptionally well organized Great people skills and a positive, can-do attitude are essential The ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently Proficient with Microsoft Office Knowledge of Public File is a plus
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!


About Us


Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!


About the Team


The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
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Accounting assistant job description example 2

Thompson Hospitality accounting assistant job description

Who We Are:


Thompson Hospitality is the nation's largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than thirty years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

Purpose Give back to our communities Celebrate diversity People Do the right thing Treat people the way you want to be treated Always do your best Be accountable for our actions Performance Serve the highest quality food Provide world-class service Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients


Competitive Benefits:


Health/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off 401(k), matched up to 4% Short and Long Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Pet Insurance Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school
Responsibilities


We are looking for an experienced, motivated and creative accounting staff to join our dynamic accounting team.

This person will be responsible as listed below:

Reconciles processed work by verifying accounts payable daily entries and comparing system reports to balances. Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries. Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal ID numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments. Pays employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances; preparing checks. Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions. Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions. Maintains historical records by microfilming and filing documents. Disburses petty cash by recording entry; verifying documentation. Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Qualifications


The ideal candidate will have:

BS/BA Accounting More than1 year accounting experience required Must be proficient in Excel and Word Great Plains software experience (Not required)

MUST HAVE STRONG PEOPLE SKILLS AND FABULOUS CLIENT RELATION SKILLS

You must have tenacity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, be a self-starter with the ability to work with little to no direction and take initiative.
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Accounting assistant job description example 3

Oldcastle Infrastructure accounting assistant job description

Pike Industries, Inc., a subsidiary and integral part of CRH, is a leading Highway Contractor and the largest producer of Hot Mix Asphalt and Construction Aggregates in New England. Pike has experienced continual growth over the years and currently employs nearly 1,000 people throughout NH, ME and VT. The dedication, knowledge, and quality workmanship of our employees is what makes the company such a great success.If you're looking for a challenging career at a company that will reward your efforts, look no further.Take the first step and apply for an exciting opportunity to gain top notch industry experience and pave the road to your success.All Roads Lead Here!
Accounting Assistant (Belmont, NH): We are seeking a motivated, professional individual with strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills to assist the Accounting Department.As the Accountant Assistant, the individual will be responsible for effectively and efficiently supporting the Accountants at Pike and Redimix. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to daily banking. Journal entry processing, fixed asset accounting, tax filings/refunds, reporting and reconciliation, month end preparation, assist with balance sheet account reconciliations, maintain and ensure completeness of documentation/compliance to document retention, assist with periodic corporate audits, data entry, tracking on multiple spreadsheets and working closely with the Accounting Department on any additional tasks or duties. Position based out of Belmont, New Hampshire.Classification: Year-round hourly position.

Requirements:

Must be committed to providing and promoting a safe work environment. Must have a minimum of 1-year prior accounting experience. Excellent computer skills including email, Internet, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). Possess high level data-entry, organization, and verbal/written communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask as needed. Good decision-making skills and detail oriented. Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisor with other duties as required. Must be willing to work overtime as needed.



What CRH Offers You


Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion



About CRH


CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/DisabilityIf you want to know more, please click on this link.

Date Posted:Oct 7, 2022


Nearest Major Market:
Laconia

Nearest Secondary Market:
Concord

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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