Accounting, Accounting Software, Administrative Skills, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Call Volume, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Financial Control, Intuit Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Reconciliation, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Vlookups
Accounting Assistant
Our client, located on the north side of Columbus, is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support a variety of accounting and administrative functions. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering long-term potential for the right candidate.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of accounting, has strong Excel skills, and is comfortable in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
- Compile and maintain weekly production reports for multiple divisions
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Prepare and process weekly bank deposits
- Assist with annual budget preparation alongside the Controller
- Enter and maintain payroll data in spreadsheets and within bookkeeping software
- Support accounting operations using QuickBooks
- Provide administrative support, including answering phones, taking messages, and directing calls
- Assist with high call volume, particularly between 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
Qualifications:
- At least 1 years of accounting experience
- Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and support both accounting and administrative functions
- Professional communication skills and customer-focused mindset
Schedule:
- Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (onsite)
This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple accounting functions while contributing to a collaborative and growing team.