Our Grand Prairie, TX client is seeking an Accounting Assistant/ Bookkeeper. The Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper will assist in the preparation, verification and maintenance for a variety of one or more general accounting functions or documents. Specifically, will reconcile several bank accounts for incoming and outgoing funds, post information and balance A/P trial balance to G/L or subsidiary ledgers, process payments and compile segments of monthly closings, annual reports, etc.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and verify various standard accounting entries for finical data processing system, reconcile report discrepancies and problems
Accounts receivable – mail invoices, maintain open invoices files, verify all recurring invoices are created by accounting system
Accounts Payable – enter bills into accounting system, remit payments to vendors, and distribute bills for approval
Post detailed entries to accounting records and handle routine transactions such as end of day balancing and audit
Key point of contact for all customer service issues and or questions related to accounts payable
Month end and year end work paper preparation
Responsible for detailed bank and account reconciliations
Assist with payroll taxes
Process employee expense reports weekly, substantiates and justifies expenditures and expense reports
Assist with preparation of monthly journal entries, finical statements, and/or general ledger reconciliations
Works on special projects, if requested, assist with yearly audit preparation
Non – Essential Functions:
Follow well established routines to accomplish such as sorting and filling accounting records and data, collecting simple information, posting minor records, combing routine data, making and checking basic calculations, preparing and sorting mail, answering phones and simple typing.
Preferred Skills:
Strong working knowledge of debits and credits and what balance is normal for each type of account
Extensive exposure and experience with bank and account reconciliations
Organized and have great attention to detail, while meeting deadlines
Self – starter, work with minimum supervision and be pro-active in resolving issues/problems
Proficiency in managing multiple projects effectively, with a high degree of accuracy and in a timely manner
A quick learner with strong analytical skills
Superior professional communication skills required, both verbal and written as well as confidence to interact with all internal levels and departments, customers and vendors
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in confidential matters
Flexible and able to adapt quickly to ever changing business needs
Requirements:
College degree in accounting preferred
2-3 years equivalent experience in financial accounting
Quick Books knowledge is a must.
Proficient in QuickBooks, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and general technology.
Excel – advance level
Must have experience with Multi-State Payroll and per diem.
Construction industry experience highly preferred
Must be able to fully understand the Pro, Premier or enterprise.
Through working knowledge of account reconciliation.
Advanced knowledge of ExcelStrong verbal, written, and listening skills.
Please visit us on the web at http://www.frontlinesourcegroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.
Frontline Source Group™ is one of the fastest growing Information Technology, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, Administrative, and Clerical staffing and direct hire firms with offices throughout Texas (Arlington, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Houston Galleria, Lewisville, West Houston, San Antonio, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands), Tennessee (Nashville and Brentwood), and Arizona (Phoenix and Scottsdale).
Frontline specializes in matching top talent with companies for direct, contract, and contract-to-hire placements. We work with clients and candidates in all areas of the United States and Canada.