Assistant Accountant Job Description

An accountant’s assistant is an employee whose duties involve supporting the full operation of the accounting department, but whose level of complexity varies.

An accountant’s assistant may assist with preparing financial statements, preparing work papers, or performing financial analysis.

They may also be responsible for compiling data or preparing payroll payroll and accounting reports.

An accountant’s assistant may oversee financial transactions or administrative tasks.

They may also be responsible for collecting outstanding balances or reviewing and verifying documents.

An accountant’s assistant may prepare financial reports, prepare financial statements, or prepare reports or statements.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our team. You’ll be responsible for helping to manage our finances and ensuring that our financial records are accurate and up-to-date. If you’re a detail-oriented problem-solver with a head for numbers, we want to hear from you!

Assistant Accountant Duties:

• Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable departments of a company, ensuring that all invoices received are processed and paid in a timely manner
• Oversee the purchasing department, ensuring that all supplies are purchased as needed
• Prepare draft financial statements and reports for company management
• Manage payroll, taxes, and other financial aspects of the company
• Research all costs of new procedures/products, ensuring the best pricing is obtained
• Create and maintain financial spreadsheets and databases
• Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases for financial record keeping
• Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases for financial record keeping
• Record, code, and summarize accounting data using accounting packages
• Train junior employees on accounting procedures
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases for financial record keeping

Assistant Accountant Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review journal entries, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and other financial transactions
• Maintain fixed asset database
• Support accounts payable and receivable
• Review financial statements and reports
• Perform other accounting duties as required

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 2+ years’ of experience in an accounting firm
• Ability to perform basic bookkeeping functions
• Ability to generate accurate journal entries
• Knowledge of accounting best practices
• Ability to prepare financial reports and interpret related data
• Ability to work effectively

At [Company Name], we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to success. We are committed to building a team that reflects our values of respect, fairness, and equality. We welcome applications from all people, regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, , or age.