Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a team in Kentucky. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling both payables and receivables in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely transaction processing, and reliable financial support across routine accounting activities.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, verify coding accuracy, and prepare items for timely payment.
• Maintain accounts receivable records by posting incoming payments and following up on outstanding balances as needed.
• Reconcile bank activity against internal records to identify discrepancies and help ensure accurate reporting.
• Enter and update financial data in QuickBooks while preserving complete and organized documentation.
• Assist with routine accounting support tasks, including transaction review, file maintenance, and report preparation.
• Communicate with internal partners and external contacts to resolve billing questions and payment-related issues.
• Help improve the consistency of accounting workflows and support updates to financial procedures when required.

Qualifications:

Compensation

$22.00-$25.00 Hourly

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