Creative Financial Staffing | Accounting Assistant MD | columbia, md

Accounting Assistant- Columbia, MD About the Company and Opportunity:

CFS is partnering with a non profit, in business for over 50 years, to find an

Accounting Assistant

to join their team! This candidate should be comfortable with AP, AR, billing, collections, and journals.

This position will begin on a contractual basis and become permanent for the selected candidate depending on performance and fit

This role will begin immediately for the selected candidate

Position is

100% in office in Columbia, MD

9am-5pm M-F 40 hours per week

Candidates must be local to the area and have reliable transportation

Job Duties of the Accounting Assistant:

Manage all invoices and prepare all check requests

Maintain up to date documentation

Update the daily incoming checks log

Make copies for AP check for programs folders to support invoices

Prepare all AP checks for mailing and file AP checks in filing folders for audit

Prepare monthly deposits folders for future audits

Prepare monthly reports for approval

Compile and prepare routine reports and summaries funding balances

Support duties related to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Assist Staff Accountant when needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for the Accounting Assistant:

Associate's degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or similar field required.

Bachelor's degree preferred

1+ years' accounting experience

Experience using QuickBooks highly preferred

Strong Excel skills

Must have COVID vaccination or valid exemption and be able to pass a background check and drug screening