Accounting Assistant

Position: Accounting Assistant
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Type: Full Time
Wage: $15 per hour
Shift: M-F


Job Description

Supplier of computer hardware, software, and IT services to businesses in Western Colorado. We are looking for a full-time Accounting Assistant to join our growing team.

Important attributes of a successful candidate:

  • Amazing customer service skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Enjoy helping others


Accounting Assistant Job Duties:

In our fast-paced work environment, you will be:
  • Calculating and preparing checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments
  • Calculating, preparing, and issuing bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures
  • Making bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks
  • Receiving, recording, and depositing cash, checks, and vouchers
  • Reconciling/noting and reporting discrepancies found in records
  • Reconciling records of bank transactions
  • Matching order forms with invoices and record the necessary information
  • Performing general office duties such as filing, answering telephones and handling routine correspondence
  • Placing orders and receiving


Job Requirements:
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles
  • Attention to detail and accuracy a must
  • Proficient using MS Office, Outlook
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task & set priorities
  • Able to use critical thinking skills in a variety of situations
  • Willingness to learn and be coached
  • A desire to take ownership of the position and to put in hard work
  • Excellent communications skills including interacting with clients and management
  • Team-oriented personality with the ability to also work independently
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work under stress, meet deadlines and take direction
  • Adaptable to change and flexible
  • QuickBooks knowledge is highly desirable