Job Description

Location: Tennessee

General Description
1) The Accounting Assistant will prepare financial reports to track the assets, liabilities, profit and
loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
1.) Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with
account balances and other office records.
2.) Facilitates payment of venders, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
3.) Maintains the general ledger
4.) Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions
5.) Calculates and reports sales tax based on paid invoices
6.) Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
7.) Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collection.
8.) Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are
charged to the appropriate accounts.
9.) Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and
documents to perform annual audit
10.) Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
Work Experience
1) Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Office Suite or similar software as well as accounting
software
Education
1) 3 years of related experience preferred
2) Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
1) The ability to work with minimal supervision
2) Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3) Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
4) Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy
5) Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records
6) Good ethical characteristics and behaviors
7) Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Office Suite or similar software as well as accounting software
8) Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles

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