We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a growing organization in North Carolina. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing high-volume accounting tasks with accuracy. In this role, you will contribute to payables, reconciliations, tax-related processing, and audit support while helping maintain reliable financial records across the business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, tracking recurring obligations, and preparing payments for bank submission.<br>• Organize and maintain both digital and hard-copy accounting records in alignment with company standards and annual audit requirements.<br>• Record sales tax payments related to purchases and prepare refund documentation for submission to the appropriate state agencies.<br>• Review employee expense reimbursements and travel-related reports, then process approved payments in a timely manner.<br>• Keep vendor profiles current by collecting and updating tax forms, insurance documents, and related records using designated internal systems.<br>• Complete monthly bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and provide finalized reports for approval.<br>• Coordinate with staff to assign and document monthly credit card charges to the proper accounts and cost centers.<br>• Support external auditors by gathering requested financial information and responding to documentation needs during the annual audit.<br>• Assist with year-end 1099 preparation, processing, and distribution, along with other accounting duties as needed.