Accounting Assistant / Houston, Tx

The Accounting Assistant provides accounting support including accounts payable processing, general ledger accounting, as well as cash and credit card reconciliations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide timely and accurate payment processing of accounts payable checks
- Develop and maintain reports and files for monthly accounts payable sub-ledger reconciliation
- Process immigration filing fee check requests to support US legal team
- Reconcile all bank accounts and corporate credit cards
- Prepare bank deposits for review and processing
- Maintain fixed asset ledger and depreciation schedule
- Develop and maintain reports and files on asset and liability account balances
- Post invoices to external client systems as required
- Generate financial reports as requested
- Perform ad hoc analyses as requested
Requirements
- Highly organized with strong prioritization abilities
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to quickly analyze, interpret and resolve issues independently
- Strong attention to detail and a customer service focus
- Familiarity with the basic principles of accounting
- Strong MS Excel skills and general ledger knowledge
- Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook
- Ability to quickly learn multiple internal and external client systems
- Process-oriented viewpoint with ability to communicate recommendations for improvement
Benefits
EXPERIENCE
- 2+ years accounting or accounts payable and reconciliation experience
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience