Accounting Assistant / Houston, TX

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 

Requirements

• 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 

Benefits

EXPERIENCE 

• 2+ years accounting or accounts payable and reconciliation experience 

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience