Accounting Assistant

Summary: Geotech Engineering and Testing is currently in search of an Accounting Assistant. The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for processing payroll, managing accounts payable and receivable, and handling vendor payments and payroll taxes. Responsibilities: - Processing payroll for all employees on a bi-weekly basis - Accounts payable - Accounts receivable - Collecting past dues - Keeping track of sick/vacation time - Vendor payments - Process payroll taxes for each payroll period - Process quarterly and yearly taxes - Perform clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, faxing etc Required Qualifications: - Must be able to work 40 hours a week - Must be able to work Monday-Friday - Must have experience in secretary/accounting - Must have good communication skills - Must be knowledgeable in QuickBooks Accounting - Software, Microsoft Word and Excel, QuickBooks (Desktop) - Must be able to do past dues - Must be able to type 45 WPM - Must be able to multi-task - Must be able to answer multi-Phone lines - Perform clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, faxing etc Preferred Qualifications: - Industry knowledge is a definite plus but not required Required Skills: QuickBooks Desktop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Payroll processing, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Typing 45 WPM, Multi-phone line handling Benefits: Health insurance., Paid time off., Sick Time., Vacation Time., Vision insurance., Flexible schedule., Life insurance.