Accounting Assistant
The Accounting Assistant will support high-volume financial transaction processing with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. Responsibilities include accounts payable support, invoice coding, vendor payment preparation, and bank reconciliations, while collaborating with internal teams and vendors to resolve discrepancies. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates eager to develop accounting skills in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support daily accounting operations in a high-volume, technology-driven environment. This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity focused on accurate, timely transactional processing and problem resolution.
- Review and process a high volume of financial transactions with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness
- Support accounts payable: enter invoices, apply correct coding, and prepare vendor payments
- Investigate billing/payment inconsistencies, identify root causes, and help resolve outstanding issues
- Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure records are complete and aligned
- Follow established accounting procedures and flag unusual items or potential errors using sound judgment
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to answer questions and support smooth daily operations
Qualifications
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred
- Prior exposure to accounts payable, bookkeeping, administrative support, customer service, internships, or other business-related roles is preferred
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and learning new business systems in a technology-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle transactional work efficiently and accurately
- Good problem-solving skills and sound judgment when reviewing discrepancies or exceptions
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
Compensation & Work Type
- Estimated pay: $19 - $22 per hour (hourly range provided by the source)
- Employment type: Contract-to-Permanent
- Work location: Indianapolis, IN (on-site or as specified by the hiring manager)
Why Apply through Careertakes
- Careertakes acts as a third-party recruiting platform for this role and may share additional matched opportunities with qualified applicants
- You’ll work for a Confidential Client in the Accounting & Finance industry focused on building operational accounting skills and advancing your career
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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