Accounting Assistant- Columbia, MD
About the Company and Opportunity:
- CFS is partnering with a non profit, in business for over 50 years, to find an Accounting Assistant to join their team! This candidate should be comfortable with AP, AR, billing, collections, and journals.
- This position will begin on a contractual basis and become permanent for the selected candidate depending on performance and fit
- This role will begin immediately for the selected candidate
- Position is 100% in office in Columbia, MD
- 9am-5pm M-F 40 hours per week
- Candidates must be local to the area and have reliable transportation
Job Duties of the Accounting Assistant:
- Manage all invoices and prepare all check requests
- Maintain up to date documentation
- Update the daily incoming checks log
- Make copies for AP check for programs folders to support invoices
- Prepare all AP checks for mailing and file AP checks in filing folders for audit
- Prepare monthly deposits folders for future audits
- Prepare monthly reports for approval
- Compile and prepare routine reports and summaries funding balances
- Support duties related to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Assist Staff Accountant when needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications for the Accounting Assistant:
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or similar field required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 1+ years' accounting experience
- Experience using QuickBooks highly preferred
- Strong Excel skills
- Must have COVID vaccination or valid exemption and be able to pass a background check and drug screening
