Description Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a fast-growing company in Newburyport. As the Accounting Assistant you will provide daily support to the finance and accounting departments with bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Responsibilities include reconciling bank records, drafting financial documents, invoicing customers, and collecting payments. Do you have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy? Then this is the Accounting Assistant opportunity for you!Key responsibilities
Settle financial books including incoming and outgoing funds
Assist with administrative duties as necessary
Perform day-to-day accounting duties including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and payroll, payroll tax filings, booking journal entries, reconciling credit card and bank account
Track expenses and evaluate financial budgets
Engage with clients as necessary via email and phone
Responsible for organizing the bookkeeping processes of the company
Help with editing and creating financial documents for the Accounting team
Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field of study preferred
High attention to detail as well as problem-solving and critical thinking skills are a must
Intermediate knowledge of spreadsheet application highly desired
Bookkeeping experience preferred
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and time management
If you have the right skills for this role and are available immediately, we want to hear from you - contact us today! Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .