Let as look at the Duties and Responsibilities of an Accounting Assistant. An Accounting Assistant is a professional in charge of maintaining budgets and records. They also prepare invoices on behalf of clients or employers. Those in this role will be helping with day-to-day tasks related directly to their field, which means that precision is essential.
Accounting Assistant Duties:
- Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other financial reports
- Maintain general ledger accounts, accounts receivable, and payable records
- Establish and maintain accurate records
- Record transactions from invoices, purchase orders, deposits, and receipts
- Follow up on discrepancies and resolve them
- Maintain accounts payable and receivable files
- Assist with annual audit
Accounting Assistant Responsibilities:
- Track daily income and expenses, and keep daily, weekly, and monthly reports in the required format
- Make deposits, make withdrawals, reconcile transactions, open new accounts, and record sales
- Maintain database by entering, updating, and deleting account information and transactions
- Work with vendors to resolve billing and administrative issues
- Assist in organizing and maintaining records and files
- Perform clerical tasks as required
