Our Bookkeeping Assistant job description includes the Administrative Assistant responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Bookkeeping Assistant role
Bookkeeping Assistants provide administrative support to bookkeepers and accounting staff by performing tasks such as data entry, filing, and record-keeping. They ensure that financial records are accurate and up-to-date by verifying entries, reconciling accounts, and updating ledgers. They may also assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Bookkeeping Assistant is to provide clerical and financial support to bookkeepers and other financial department personnel. This may include tasks such as data entry, preparing and filing reports, reconciling accounts, handling accounts receivable and accounts payable, and providing customer service. The Bookkeeping Assistant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial records, as well as maintaining accurate and organized financial documents.
Bookkeeping Assistant Summary
Bookkeeping Assistant Job Summary
We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeping Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing a variety of bookkeeping tasks and providing support to our accounting department. Your duties will include processing payments, reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, and tracking expenses. Additionally, you will ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded and that all documents are properly filed. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of accounting principles and be highly proficient with accounting software.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience in a bookkeeping role
• Excellent knowledge of accounting software
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Bookkeeping Assistant Duties
- Enter and update financial data into accounting software
- Reconcile accounts and prepare monthly reports
- Assist with budget preparation and tracking
- Provide administrative support to the accounting department
- Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
- Help with accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Assist with payroll processing
- Perform data entry and filing
Bookkeeping Assistant Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Data Entry
- Computer Literacy
- Accounting Knowledge
Bookkeeping Assistant Requirements
- Excellent math and organizational skills
- Proficiency in bookkeeping software
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
Personal Traits
- Organized
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent numerical skills
- Able to meet deadlines
- Proficient in accounting software