Accounting Assistant Job at The Phia Group in Canton
The Phia Group - Canton, MS, United States, 39046
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The Phia Group is comprised of The Phia Group, LLC and Phia Group Consulting, LLC (“PGC”), and is a service-oriented organization assisting employee health plans nationwide. We provide our clients with innovative cost-cutting solutions and constantly expanding service offerings. The Accounting department is responsible for performing a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties according to established policies and procedures.
The Accounting Assistant performs a variety of tasks associated with accounting and bookkeeping, as they relate to the Accounting department. The Accounting Admin I reports to the Team Lead and Manager, Processing & Reporting for all tasks, which can include daily processing, bank deposits and accurate reconciliation of funds.
Note: This is an onsite position, but we can provide a flexible teleworking schedule if appropriate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Must be familiar with company specific system(s) and navigation.
- Utilizes computerized accounting software programs to perform duties and responsibilities.
- Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
- Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
- Researches and applies unallocated cash.
- Maintains contact with appropriate staff, clients and vendors on receivable matters as directed by manager.
- Organizes and maintains retention files for required period of time.
- Prepares work by gathering, sorting and scanning documents and related information.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Must maintain security and confidentiality of financial information.
Experience and Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent, college level accounting classes or Accounting Degree preferred.
- 1-3 years' hands-on Accounting experience.
- Good mathematical background.
- Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal) with all levels of staff, vendors and clients.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook applications.
- Experience with integrated accounting software systems. Experience with Quickbooks preferred.
- Ability to use 10-key calculator for a variety of accounting functions.
- Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment.
- Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction.
- Organizational and prioritization skills.
- Proven accuracy and attention to detail skills.
The Phia Group’s Commitment to Diversity
The Phia Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Working Conditions / Physical Demands:
Sitting at workstation for prolonged periods of time. Extensive computer work. Fast-paced work environment. Operates office equipment including personal computer, copiers, and fax machines.
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. The company reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents with disabilities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
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