Accounting Assistant

A well-established, service company in the King of Prussia area is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join its small, collaborative finance team. This role reports directly to the Director of Finance and will support day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and job costing.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and working in a close-knit environment where teamwork and reliability are highly valued. The organization has a long-standing leadership team and offers the chance to gain broad exposure to accounting operations within a stable, growing business. Looking to hire ASAP!Key ResponsibilitiesProcess accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoice processing and customer billingEmail invoices and credit card statements to customers and follow up on billing inquiriesPerform monthly credit card and account reconciliationsMaintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAPUtilize QuickBooks Desktop for daily accounting entries, reporting, and record maintenanceAssist with month-end close activities and financial reportingSupport job costing and expenditure analysis to track project profitabilityMaintain organized accounting files and documentationTrack job revenue from scheduling through invoicing to ensure accurate billingCollaborate with internal team members to ensure smooth financial operationsCommunicate professionally with customers and internal stakeholders regarding billing or account questionsQualificationsAccounting degree with 2+ years of accounting operations experience, OR5+ years of accounting experience without a degreeRecent QuickBooks experience is required (QuickBooks Desktop strongly preferred)Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (formulas and basic data analysis)Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliationsStrong understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAPExcellent attention to detail and organizational skillsStrong communication skills with a customer-service mindsetAbility to work independently while collaborating with a small team in a fast-paced environment