Accounting Assistant Job at Shearer Consulting Services in Fort Worth

Position Summary

We are a Christian based company looking for an Accounting Assistant to work remotely from home. This position is responsible for assisting with the activities of the overall general accounting function. This position ensures the accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data, acts as liaison between the company and the client and ensures that proper information is maintained.

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position, candidates must take and pass skills assessments for QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel and Bookkeeping

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· Maintain generally accepted accounting principles

· Overseeing basic daily Accounting procedures for clients (A/R, A/P, G/L)

· Assist with month end, quarterly and yearly closing tasks

· Monitoring and reviewing all record of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions as directed

· Performing all basic accounting procedures, assist with financial statement preparation & month end closing tasks, journal entries and general ledger maintenance

· Reviewing, analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts in conjunction with preparing quarterly reports for management

· Working on site when requested by Clients

· Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

· QuickBooks Online experience mandatory for consideration and additional QuickBooks Desktop experience is preferred but not required

· Exceptional organization and time management skills

· Work independently, multitask efficiently

· High attention to details, ability to take directions, self-check and follow up on work

· Able to enter accurate financial /numerical data

· Analytical and critical problem-solving skills

· Basic knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat or other accounting software

· Basic to intermediate computer and typing skills

· Ability to apply discretion, trust with confidential company information

Location, Hours, Compensation

This position works remotely from home but does require work at client offices upon their request. This position is Salary exempt and compensation range is $52,000 - $56,000 annually based on experience.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.