PrideStaff is hiring: Accounting Assistant in Forest Park

PrideStaff is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant with a background in Accounting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support, managing financial records, and ensuring accurate and timely cash application processes as needed. This is more of an **Administrative Assistant** position than it is Accounting.

This is a Temp to Hire opportunity with a starting pay rate of $25/hr.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (IN OFFICE)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general administrative duties such as managing emails.
• Assisting with identifying unapplied cash while working with internal team members to identify who funds belong to.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Maintain and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality of information.
• Support the accounting team with additional tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an administrative assistant with a focus and/or background in accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a similar role.