Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Accounting Assistant | Protouch Staffing

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Protouch Staffing, located in Boca Raton, FL. Protouch Staffing is a company focused on connecting talent with opportunities across various industries. This Accounting Assistant position is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and processing transactions efficiently. The role supports the finance department’s overall operations, ensuring compliance and smooth financial functioning.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Boca Raton, FL
• Pay: $40000–$55000 yearly
• Team: Reports to senior accountants
• Mission: This person is responsible for managing daily bookkeeping and ensuring accurate financial record-keeping.
• Tech Stack: MS Excel, QuickBooks

What You’ll Actually Do
• Record: Record daily financial transactions and post journal entries.
• Manage: Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor payments and customer billing.
• Reconcile: Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
• Support: Assist with payroll processing, expense reports, and petty cash management.
• Maintain: Organize and maintain digital and physical financial files for audits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field, indicating an entry-level career stage.
• Experience: Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and high data accuracy, basic understanding of general accounting principles (GAAP/Ind-AS), and good communication and problem-solving abilities.