We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Assistant for a temporary 12 week assignment, with the possibility of extension. In this role, you will provide critical day-to-day support across payroll administration, accounts payable processing, and basic financial recordkeeping.
This position is an on-site position, 30 hours a week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Key Responsibilities
- Payroll Processing: Collect and review employee timesheets for accuracy; input hourly and salary data into the payroll software; assist with payroll reconciliations.
- Accounts Payable: Review, code, and enter vendor invoices and employee credit card expenditures; prepare accounts payable activity reports; maintain organized physical and digital vendor files.
- Financial Reporting & Records: Maintain routine financial schedules, spreadsheets, and general ledger records using Microsoft Excel.
- Administrative Support: Assist the accounting team with ad-hoc reporting, audit documentation prep, and general administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in basic accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or payroll processing.
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically solid intermediate Excel skills (data entry, basic formulas, formatting) and working knowledge of Outlook and Word. Prior experience with standard accounting/ERP or payroll software is a plus.
- Core Competencies:
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with numerical data.
- Solid organizational and time-management skills to meet recurring weekly deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with practical problem-solving ability.
salary: $19 - $20 per hour shift: First work hours: 9 AM - 3 PM education: Associate
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Payroll Processing: Collect and review employee timesheets for accuracy; input hourly and salary data into the payroll software; assist with payroll reconciliations.
- Accounts Payable: Review, code, and enter vendor invoices and employee credit card expenditures; prepare accounts payable activity reports; maintain organized physical and digital vendor files.
- Financial Reporting & Records: Maintain routine financial schedules, spreadsheets, and general ledger records using Microsoft Excel.
- Administrative Support: Assist the accounting team with ad-hoc reporting, audit documentation prep, and general administrative tasks as needed.
Skills
- Accounts Payable (2 years of experience is preferred)
- Payroll Processing
- Excel Spreadsheets (1 year of experience is required)
- Financial Reporting
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 2 years
- Experience level: Experienced
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.