Accounting Assistant

Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Location: Houston, TX
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: DOE
Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY
The Accounting Assistant provides accounting support including accounts payable processing, general ledger accounting, as well as cash and credit card reconciliations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide timely and accurate payment processing of accounts payable checks
Develop and maintain reports and files for monthly accounts payable sub-ledger reconciliation
Process immigration filing fee check requests to support US legal team
Reconcile all bank accounts and corporate credit cards
Prepare bank deposits for review and processing
Maintain fixed asset ledger and depreciation schedule
Develop and maintain reports and files on asset and liability account balances
Post invoices to external client systems as required
Generate financial reports as requested
Perform ad hoc analyses as requested
SKILLS
Highly organized with strong prioritization abilities
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to quickly analyze, interpret and resolve issues independently
Strong attention to detail and a customer service focus
Familiarity with the basic principles of accounting
Strong MS Excel skills and general ledger knowledge
Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook
Ability to quickly learn multiple internal and external client systems
Process-oriented viewpoint with ability to communicate recommendations for improvement
EXPERIENCE
2+ years accounting or accounts payable and reconciliation experience
EDUCATION
Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience