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Accounting Assistant
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team in Portland, Maine. This is a position that requires a highly detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and maintaining effective time management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process accounts payable and ensure timely and accurate coding of invoices.</p><p>• Manage payroll tasks, including maintaining timekeeping records and ensuring compliance.</p><p>• Handle invoicing duties, including preparation, distribution, and tracking of invoices.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks for accounting operations and financial management.</p><p>• Create and analyze Excel spreadsheets using pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.</p><p>• Organize and maintain accounting records during busy periods to ensure smooth operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to address discrepancies and improve workflows.</p><p>• Provide administrative support for accounting functions, ensuring all deadlines are met.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.</p>
• Proven experience in accounts payable and payroll management.<br>• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.<br>• Ability to work with advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.<br>• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.<br>• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.<br>• Familiarity with invoicing and financial record-keeping processes.<br>• Excellent communication skills for team collaboration.<br>• Ability to work onsite in Portland, Maine.
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  • Portland, ME
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 20.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team in Portland, Maine. This is a position that requires a highly detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and maintaining effective time management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process accounts payable and ensure timely and accurate coding of invoices.</p><p>• Manage payroll tasks, including maintaining timekeeping records and ensuring compliance.</p><p>• Handle invoicing duties, including preparation, distribution, and tracking of invoices.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks for accounting operations and financial management.</p><p>• Create and analyze Excel spreadsheets using pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.</p><p>• Organize and maintain accounting records during busy periods to ensure smooth operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to address discrepancies and improve workflows.</p><p>• Provide administrative support for accounting functions, ensuring all deadlines are met.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.</p>
  • 2025-09-16T13:44:08Z

Accounting Assistant Job in Portland | Robert Half