Accounting Assistant, Part-Time
Overview
Own expense report reconciliation and accounts receivable collection for Alta Planning + Design, a mission-driven firm with 225+ staff. You will work directly with the general accounting team to ensure accuracy and compliance. Part-time schedule (20-24 hours/week) offers flexibility while contributing to meaningful work in sustainable communities. This role focuses on detail-oriented financial tasks and client communication.
What You'll Do9
- 1Reconcile employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- 2Verify receipts, coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
- 3Identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues with employees.
- 4Assist with month-end reconciliation of expense-related accounts.
- 5Maintain organized documentation and records for audit purposes.
- 6Monitor and reconcile outstanding customer invoices.
- 7Contact clients regarding past-due invoices via email and phone.
- 8Research payment discrepancies and resolve billing issues with project managers and accounting staff.
- 9Prepare aging reports and assist with AR follow-up activities.
Requirements10
- 1High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
- 21-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts receivable experience.
- 3Experience reconciling financial transactions and reviewing expense reports.
- 4Microsoft Excel skills including sorting, filtering, formulas, and pivot tables.
- 5Experience with accounting or ERP software preferred.
- 6Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- 7Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 8Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- 9Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- 10Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Oracle, or SAP is beneficial.
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$24k per year
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