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Job Title: Accounting AssistantJob Description
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day completion of tasks related to the Reconciliations for Audits & Payments from company-specific vendors. This includes being savvy on the computer while maintaining accuracy in data entry through Excel. Responsibilities include reviewing daily emails, invoices, vendor requests, W-9s, and departmental communication for processing. Additionally, the role involves setting up new vendors, requesting vendor information, processing a high volume of PO and non-PO invoices, reconciling invoices to packing slips and purchase orders, and processing and entering monthly credit card purchases. The Accounting Assistant will participate in weekly A/P vendor check processing, obtain approvals on invoices, respond to vendor inquiries and requests for payment, monitor and reconcile monthly vendor statements to ensure accuracy, research and correct discrepancies, assist in month-end closing, and maintain files and documentation thoroughly.
Hard Skills
1+ year of Data Entry
Proficiency in Excel
Strong computer skills
Accounting experience (nice to have)
Reconciliation experience (nice to have)
Tax experience (nice to have)
Soft Skills
Detail-oriented
Professional attitude
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 4 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Boise, Idaho and some days remote.
Work Environment
M-F 8am-4pm. Very laid back, you can even bring your dog to work if they are well behaved! After 60-90 days of training, there is flexibility to work 1 day from home.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.