Canton, Ohio client is seeking an Accounting Assistant contractor to provide general accounting clerical support within the assigned Accounting Department. Uses in-depth knowledge and experience to provide accounting clerical support around customer billings, remittances, invoices and other accounting transactional data.

Work Schedule--Onsite Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare, process and review recurring accounting transactions such as invoices (incoming & outgoing), remittance advices, and customer checks, while exercising independent judgment.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to recurring accounting transactions.
• Assist in reviewing general ledger account activity for accuracy.
• Assist in the development and documentation of processes and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of responses to general data requests and inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Develop and cultivate a positive business relationship between Accounting and other business partners.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Requirements

• Industry experience is not required.
• Experience working with large volumes would be beneficial.
• Basic Excel experience required.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Brainware/OnBase, ServiceNow.
• Experience with invoice issue resolution including customer service, identifying and resolving processing errors
• A high attention to detail, timeliness, and team work.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing circumstances and requirements.
• Ability to work as part of a team and possess excellent time management and organization skills.
• Associate Degree in Business or Accounting or High School graduate/GED equivalent education and 8 additional years of accounting experience.
• OR
• Associates degree and 5 years of in-depth experience with accounting transactional data, invoice processing, demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• OR
• High school or GED equivalent education and 8 additional years of accounting transactional data, invoice processing
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word experience is required.

Reference: 1043610

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