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Accounting Assistant
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join a local Northwest Houston, Texas Company. This is a Contract to hire position offering an excellent opportunity to grow within our organization. The ideal candidate will support various accounting functions, ensuring accurate and efficient financial processes. If you are organized, proactive, and eager to contribute to a collaborative finance team, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices accurately within the Epicor system to maintain seamless accounts payable operations.</p><p>• Match and verify invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Review pricing, quantities, and account coding before posting invoices to the system.</p><p>• Assist in conducting weekly check runs, processing payments, and managing other disbursement activities.</p><p>• Maintain both digital and physical records of vendor invoices and payment documentation in an organized manner.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and follow up on missing documentation.</p><p>• Prepare accounts payable reports and reconcile accounts to support month-end closing activities.</p><p>• Handle credit card expense entries, employee reimbursements, and petty cash transactions.</p><p>• Provide backup assistance for accounts receivable tasks and general ledger entries as required.</p><p>• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties to support the finance team.</p>
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting or finance support role.<br>• Proficiency in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice coding and bank reconciliations.<br>• Hands-on experience with the Epicor system and other accounting software.<br>• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with formulas and data analysis tools.<br>• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in financial records and transactions.<br>• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.<br>• Effective communication skills to interact with vendors and internal teams.<br>• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
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  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 22.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join a local Northwest Houston, Texas Company. This is a Contract to hire position offering an excellent opportunity to grow within our organization. The ideal candidate will support various accounting functions, ensuring accurate and efficient financial processes. If you are organized, proactive, and eager to contribute to a collaborative finance team, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices accurately within the Epicor system to maintain seamless accounts payable operations.</p><p>• Match and verify invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Review pricing, quantities, and account coding before posting invoices to the system.</p><p>• Assist in conducting weekly check runs, processing payments, and managing other disbursement activities.</p><p>• Maintain both digital and physical records of vendor invoices and payment documentation in an organized manner.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and follow up on missing documentation.</p><p>• Prepare accounts payable reports and reconcile accounts to support month-end closing activities.</p><p>• Handle credit card expense entries, employee reimbursements, and petty cash transactions.</p><p>• Provide backup assistance for accounts receivable tasks and general ledger entries as required.</p><p>• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties to support the finance team.</p>
  • 2025-10-20T20:39:19Z

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