Accounting Assistant

Goldschmitt and Associates LLC (G&A) specializes in Custom Computer Programming and Systems Design, Management Consulting and Business Support Services, Asset Management and Data Analytics, and Custom Training Development and Delivery. Founded in 1998, G&A has grown from a one-man consulting firm to over 200 employees in 9 states and across 12 Federal Agencies. In addition, we’ve earned multiple prestigious business awards, including the 2022 SECAF Award of Excellence, which highlights organizations that represent excellence within their communities, their industry, and towards their employees, the 2022 INC500 Regionals Mid-Atlantic Region Rank #39 in growth and the 2022 INC VET100 Top Fastest Growing Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses.  G&A could only have achieved this growth and success due to the outstanding support of what we like to call our “family” of talented personnel. To show our appreciation, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with competitive benefits including flexible schedules and telework whenever the customer allows. 

Summary:

Goldschmitt and Associates is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Assistant to support our finance team with data entry and basic reconciliations. This entry-level position is ideal for someone looking to begin their career in accounting and finance. The Accounting Assistant will play a key role in ensuring accurate data recording and supporting basic financial processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate data entry of financial transactions into the accounting software.
• Assist with basic data reconciliations, ensuring consistency between records.
• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including filing and organizing documents.
• Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams by entering invoices and payments into the system.
• Respond to basic accounting inquiries from internal team members.
• Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed.
• Assist in preparing simple reports as directed by supervisors.
• Participate in maintaining confidentiality of financial information.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Possess 0-2 years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or data entry role.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent certification, such as the GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess an Associate's degree in Accounting or related field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles 
• Experience with accounting software
  
• Experience with data entry in an accounting environment
• Familiarity with basic financial documents (invoices, receipts, statements).
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and consistently.

Goldschmitt and Associates is an equal-opportunity employer. Goldschmitt and Associates does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. It is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the Company.