We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a busy finance team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, can keep pace in a high-volume environment, and takes pride in accuracy across payables, receivables, and administrative support. The role will contribute to day-to-day accounting operations while helping the team stay organized and prepared during peak reporting and audit periods.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage a steady stream of vendor invoices each week, ensuring charges are coded correctly and reviewed for tax treatment, asset categorization, and overall accuracy.<br>• Support recurring payment processing by preparing documentation for large check runs and helping maintain smooth invoice routing from receipt through approval.<br>• Update and maintain vendor records, keeping account details organized and current to support reliable payment activity.<br>• Provide general accounting and clerical assistance through data entry, recordkeeping, and management of both digital files and paper documents.<br>• Assist with basic accounts receivable duties, including preparing and sending customer invoices as needed.<br>• Examine incoming invoices carefully to identify pricing issues, coding errors, or other discrepancies before processing.<br>• Contribute to the accounting team’s readiness during year-end close activities and state audit review periods by completing assigned support tasks promptly.<br>• Work across several accounting and timekeeping platforms, adapting to different systems used for payables, payroll, fixed assets, and billing.<br>• Help reduce administrative workload for senior accounting staff by handling routine transactional and organizational tasks efficiently.