staff accounting assistant.

Through Spherion, you'll get a direct line to a premier local employer who values precision, teamwork, and career growth.

Responsibilities:
As a Staff Accounting Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining financial health and supporting the month-end/year-end close processes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

General Ledger & Reconciliations: Handle daily GL postings, monthly bank reconciliations, and comprehensive monthly/year-end reconciliations.
Accounts Receivable (AR): Process and apply customer checks, credit cards, and wire payments. Maintain and analyze AR aging reports and assist with problem collections.
Intercompany Management: Oversee intercompany accounting correspondence, transactions, and reconcile monthly sales and expenses for corporate reporting.
Payroll & Expense Processing: Efficiently process bi-weekly payroll using ADP and reconcile employee expense reports weekly in accordance with internal procedures.
Sales & Contracts: Determine and report monthly sales commissions for distributors, and participate in auditing and approving contracts.
Data Maintenance: Set up and maintain accurate records for new customers and vendors.
Special Projects: Tackle various ad-hoc accounting projects and reconciliations to support team goals.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Payroll Experience: Proven experience processing payroll through ADP is highly preferred.
Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you should possess a strong foundation in corporate accounting principles and a sharp eye for accuracy.

Education: BBA in Accounting or a closely related financial field.
Experience: 3???5 years of continuous, hands-on accounting experience.
Tech Savvy: Advanced computer skills, specifically Advanced Excel capabilities (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.). Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is also required.


Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Apply today! Submit your resume highlighting your relevant accounting and Excel experience, and a recruiter will reach out to qualified candidates.

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).