Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant Houston, TexasType: ContractCompensation: $25.00 - $26.00Contractor Work Model: OnsiteHours: 40.0OverviewOur client is looking for a talented Accounting Assistant to join our team! In this role you will get to a variety of advanced clerical tasks within an accounting section of the Finance Department.What You'll Be Doing:Processing fixed assets activityProcessing sales/use tax returnsCompleting account reconciliationsThis could possibly be a hybrid virtual/office combination positionReceives accounting information from internal or external sources including: otherFinance Department sections, other departments or divisions, other companies, suppliers, clients, etc.Audits invoices for appropriate support documentation. Matches information and documentation with accounting records; verifies accounts and sub-jobs charged for accuracy and legitimacy.Processes financial records. Prepares journals, registers, ledgers, budgets, tax reports, and client invoices. Maintains standard accounting and financial records. Inputs information into a computerized accounting system. Prepares information for use by other departments, clients, and/or suppliers.Performs financial reconciliations and/or proofs.Answers inquiries and prepares standard analyses.Maintains computerized databases for tracking and informational purposes.Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.  What Required Skills You'll Bring:Associate's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business (or equivalent) and typically 2+ years of related work experience, or High School diploma and typically 5+ years related experience within an accounting unit.Basic PC skills including, but not limited to, MS Windows, MS Word, and MS Excel.Must have good communications skills, be able to work as part of a team, and possess a working knowledge of Accounting processes.Required to go into the office a min of 1 day a week. (after training and working in the office for a while)System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.#M-1 Ref: #236-Eng Pasadena