Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Accounting Assistant | A&J Accounting Services

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at A&J Accounting Services, located in Casa Grande, AZ. A&J Accounting Services is a professional accounting firm dedicated to providing reliable financial and bookkeeping support to individuals and businesses. The firm emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting to empower clients in making informed financial decisions. The Accounting Assistant plays a vital role in supporting daily accounting operations, contributing directly to the firm’s commitment to integrity, attention to detail, and personalized service for client success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Casa Grande, AZ

• Team: Works collaboratively with team members to provide personalized service and supports daily accounting operations.
• Mission: To uphold accuracy and compliance in all financial reporting, maintain organized records, and contribute to helping clients make informed financial decisions.
• Tech Stack: Quickbooks, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Transaction Processing: Support daily accounting operations by accurately recording financial transactions and efficiently processing client invoices and payments.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain comprehensive ledgers and diligently update accounting software with accurate and up-to-date financial data.
• Reconciliation: Perform timely reconciliation of bank and credit card statements to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
• Bookkeeping Support: Execute various bookkeeping tasks, including meticulous tracking of expenses, organizing essential financial documentation, and actively supporting critical month-end and year-end close activities.
• Communication & Compliance: Engage in clear communication with team members and clients to clarify financial information, ensuring all records are complete and fully compliant with established procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Possesses a strong foundational knowledge in Accounting and Finance, enabling support for daily transactional work and basic financial analysis.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in Quickbooks and Excel, essential for efficient data entry, reporting, and reconciliation tasks. Possesses hands-on bookkeeping skills, including the ability to manage ledgers, meticulously track expenses, and maintain organized financial records.
• Skills: Exhibits strong numerical aptitude, robust analytical thinking, and effective problem-solving skills for daily financial challenges. Maintains a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and a steadfast commitment to accurate recordkeeping in all tasks. Demonstrates effective communication skills crucial for interacting with both team members and clients, alongside the ability to work collaboratively within an on-site office environment.
• Bonus: Prior experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role, particularly within small business or professional firm settings, is considered beneficial.