Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a manufacturing organization in York, Maine. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing both payables and receivables in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely transaction processing, and dependable reconciliation activities across core accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, confirm coding accuracy, and prepare payments in accordance with established timelines.
• Maintain customer billing and cash application activities to help ensure accounts receivable records remain current and accurate.
• Reconcile bank statements and internal financial records to identify discrepancies and support timely resolution.
• Enter and update accounting data in QuickBooks and Epicor while preserving complete and accurate documentation.
• Review financial transactions for completeness, follow up on missing information, and assist with correcting posting issues.
• Support the accounting team with routine reporting, record maintenance, and general administrative tasks tied to daily finance operations.
• Experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities in a detail-focused setting.
• Working knowledge of bank reconciliation processes and the ability to investigate transaction variances.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and experience using Epicor or a similar enterprise accounting system.
• Ability to code invoices accurately and maintain organized financial records.
• Strong attention to detail with dependable data entry and transaction processing skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.