Bookkeeping Assistant

A Bookkeeping Assistant supports a company’s accounting or finance department by maintaining financial records, processing transactions, organizing documents, and assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping activities.

Responsibilities

• Record and organize daily financial transactions.
• Enter invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial information.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank and credit-card statements.
• Prepare and maintain financial records and spreadsheets.
• Process and track invoices and customer payments.
• Assist with payroll-related bookkeeping tasks.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on payments.
• Maintain organized digital and physical financial documents.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Identify discrepancies and help resolve accounting errors.
• Prepare basic financial reports for management or accountants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; accounting or finance coursework is a plus.
• Previous bookkeeping, accounting, administrative, or office experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

Important Skills

Bookkeeping • Accounts Payable • Accounts Receivable • Data Entry • Bank Reconciliation • Excel • QuickBooks • Invoicing • Financial Records • Attention to Detail • Organization