Accounting Assistant - CA9004 - Full-time / Part-time

Summary: 
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for assisting Accountants, Auditors and/or Tax Professionals with the preparation of transmittal letters, the mailing and tracking of packages, and the maintenance of both hard copy and electronic versions of records. This position will also be responsible for assisting Accountants when responding to Accounting, Tax, and/or audits requests and performing all other responsibilities as directed by business, external, internal clients, customers or assigned by management. 

Essential Functions:
•Assists with responding to requests for Accounting, Audit and/or Tax support and compilation of necessary supporting documentation when responding to Accounting, Tax & Auditor requests which may include journal details, back office reports, filing, bank statements and explanations of analytics
•Prepares documentation necessary to meet statutory reporting requirements, which may include tax, filing, processing and mailing
•Maintains and updates both hard copies and electronic files
•Records and reports general ledger information, tax information, and/or audit files
•Ensures timely execution and constant flow related to a high volume of mailing and internal distribution of reports
•Provides additional support with other Audit/Tax/Accounting related functions as required

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: 
•Requires a minimum of a 2 year Associates degree or technical school equivalent; Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business preferred 
•Requires 6 months - 1 year related experience 
•Requires strong computer skills including Excel; PeopleSoft skills are a plus
•Requires excellent oral, written and communication skills    

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
Drug Free Workplace (DFW)