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Accounting Assistant
Cleveland, OH
Hybrid
$50,000 - $60,000
Hunter International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
Cleveland, OH
Hybrid
$50,000 - $60,000
We are seeking an Accounting Assistant who will support day-to-day financial operations by entering, posting, recording, and maintaining accounts receivable and other financial transactions in accordance with established financial policies and procedures.
Accounting Assistant Responsibilities:
- Support the daily accounting operations of the General Accounting, Cash Applications, and Accounts Payable teams.
- Process and record financial transactions accurately and on time while following firm policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards.
- Assist with cash receipt processing, payment application, and customer account reconciliation activities.
- Review, code, and enter vendor invoices while ensuring all required approvals and supporting documentation are obtained and properly maintained.
- Prepare and process electronic payments, check runs, and other disbursement activities in accordance with established internal controls.
- Assist with bank account, general ledger, and subsidiary ledger reconciliations; research and resolve variances as assigned.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries, account analyses, and financial reporting schedules.
- Research and resolve transaction discrepancies, vendor inquiries, and internal accounting questions in a timely and professional manner.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives designed to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting processes.
Accounting Assistant Qualifications
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred, with a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
- Aderant experience preferred
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational and management skills, with a good sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including the ability to enter and manipulate Excel spreadsheets, is required.
Hunter International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
