Accounting Assistant Resume

The primary responsibility of an accounting assistant is to perform bookkeeping and maintain all business transaction files. She will also perform other duties like answering phone calls, emails, and drafting mails. In case if the customer has any queries regarding invoice, she is the one who has to handle it promptly. The assistant will also work in the accounts payable and account receivable departments and handle payroll functions. The company would also saddle her with responsibilities of check and cash deposit. The person will also keep details of the employee hours, leaves taken, overtime performed, and calculate wages.

Accounting Assistant Resume Sample

Linda R. Bowman
1249 Lakewood Drive
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Phone: 201-796-3361
Email: lrbowman@anymail.com

Career Objective:

To obtain a accounting assistant position with "Orion International," and handle daily bookkeeping activities and ensure every accounting transaction is accurate and there is no discrepancies.

Summary of Skills:

Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Experienced in handling bookkeeping activities and fixing accounting errors
Proficient with MS Office suite, QuickBooks, and business enterprise software
Experienced in accounts payable, account receivable, and processing invoice payment
Ability to work with integrated accounting financial software and reporting system
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills

Work Experience:

Accounting Assistant
High Wings Company, Fair Lawn, NJ
October 2014 - Present

Performing invoice processing, sending payment reminders, and updating accounts
Handling daily bookkeeping functions and reconciling account ledger
Answering phone calls and emails and resolving customer's queries
Drafting letters and requesting check for overdue accounts
Entering Federal Tax ID in respective accounts and providing customer service
Managing spreadsheets, journals, and sales and purchase ledgers

Accounting Assistant
Focal Point Inc., Fair Lawn, NJ
February 2013 - September 2014

Reconciled purchase orders, invoices, and payment received
Managed petty cash transactions on a daily basis
Deposited cash and check in bank and made entries in the computer system
Handled office inventories and made check payment to vendors
Distributed a copy of budget to each department head
Researched and developed resolutions for complex tax issues

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
ABC University, Fair Lawn, NJ
2012

Reference:

On request.