Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a small, hands-on team in Beaufort, North Carolina. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent position is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting multiple business functions in a close-knit environment and brings a solid foundation in day-to-day accounting work. The role offers the chance to contribute across finance and administrative operations while building long-term stability with a company that manages its processes internally.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices accurately, assign appropriate coding, and support timely accounts payable activities.
• Prepare customer billing records, post incoming payments, and help maintain organized accounts receivable documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep financial records current and reliable.
• Assist with routine bookkeeping tasks, including journal entries and other transactions that require an understanding of debits and credits.
• Use QuickBooks and related systems to enter financial data, update records, and generate basic accounting information.
• Provide administrative support across accounting, sales, and human resources functions as needed in a small office setting.
• Help maintain orderly financial files and support internal reporting by ensuring information is complete and easy to access.
• Participate in evaluating and working within third-party customer software and other operational tools used by the business.
• Associate degree in accounting or a related field preferred; high school diploma accepted with relevant accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, including debits, credits, and general transaction processing.
• Experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation activities.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and confidence entering and maintaining accurate financial data.
• Ability to code invoices correctly and manage detailed records with a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a small team environment where responsibilities may span several business areas.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.