Highlights

This role is responsible for assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, data entry, and financial reporting while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support daily accounting operations, financial recordkeeping, and administrative accounting activities.

Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accounting Assistant in Owings Mills, MD. Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support daily accounting operations, financial recordkeeping, and administrative accounting activities. This role is responsible for assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, data entry, and financial reporting while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Assistant will assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
Enter and maintain accounting records and financial transactions
Prepare and process invoices, payments, and account adjustments
Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
Support month-end and year-end close activities
Maintain general ledger documentation and supporting schedules
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and transaction issues
As an Accounting Assistant, you will prepare reports, spreadsheets, and accounting documentation as needed
Assist with employee expense report processing and recordkeeping
Support audit activities by gathering supporting documentation and schedules
Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal departments regarding account inquiries
Maintain organized financial records and ensure compliance with company policies

Requirements:

High School diploma/GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred
1+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related experience
Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and customer service abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with accounting software or ERP systems
Experience supporting reconciliations and month-end close activities
Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable experience
Experience working in a corporate, nonprofit, or professional services environment

Key Competencies:

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Data Entry & Recordkeeping
Account Reconciliations
Financial Administration
General Ledger Support
Microsoft Excel
Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Problem Solving
Communication Skills
Time Management

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About Company

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

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