Job Summary:
The
Accounting Assistant will play a vital role in supporting our accounting department in various administrative and financial tasks. Attention to detail and organizational skills will be crucial in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations. The
Accounting Assistant will collaborate closely with the accounting team, assisting with data entry, recordkeeping, reconciliations, and report generation. Assistance will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Under moderate supervision, this role contributes to the organization independently to help support its goals and mission. The
Accounting Assistant focuses on specific tasks or facets of the company as assigned by their direct leader.
The
Accounting Assistant will be able to communicate effectively, collaborate with internal and external contacts, meet deadlines, manage time, and maintain autonomy while working on projects and duties.
Responsibilities:
Performance Outcomes
Support daily operations of the accounting department
- Distribute incoming departmental mail
- Receive and receipt miscellaneous cash
- Maintain a log of physical checks issued by systems other than the accounting software
- Accurately and efficiently maintain accounts payable supplier setup or changes for review
- Process assigned tasks in accordance with established procedures
- Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping of financial transactions assigned
- Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes as needed
Ensure Payment of License Fees
- Prepare and maintain documents for each municipality
- Records and reports on premium received, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Correspond with the municipalities regarding any discrepancies
Administer Independent Contractor Wage Garnishments
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information and handle sensitive data with integrity.
- Process garnishment request
- Notify Associate Support and Success to put Independent Contractor (Associate) on hold
- Send correspondence reply to garnisher
- First of the month, process any payments due to both parties
Department:
9221 Accounting
Time Type:
Full time
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
PPLSI conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any concerns, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any concerns or otherwise oppose discrimination.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at:
humanresources@legalshieldcorp.com
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