Accountant/Accounting Assistant
Job in
Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, 65202, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Fibersmith
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Overview
The Accountant / Accounting Assistant supports the Senior Accountant with daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end activities. This role handles core accounting tasks in Quick Books Desktop, collaborates across teams, communicates with customers and vendors, and looks for ways to streamline and improve processes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Track, code, and enter expenses in Quick Books Desktop.
- Create and send monthly customer invoices; record payments and make deposits.
- Record and reconcile credit and debit card transactions; manage monthly credit card reconciliations.
- Provide backup for bi-weekly payroll processing and record related payroll expenses and liabilities.
- Help maintain accurate employee payroll information.
- Attach and organize source documents for all relevant Quick Books transactions.
- Maintain clean vendor and customer lists; resolve duplicates and ensure accurate setup.
- Maintain vendor records for tax purposes (e.g., W-9 collection); assist with 1099 preparation.
- Review financial transactions regularly for accuracy and completeness; research and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist the Senior Accountant and Payroll Accountant with year-end close and tax filings.
- Communicate professionally with customers and vendors regarding billing, payments, and account questions.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated with solid time management; meets deadlines reliably.
- Clear, proactive communicator (written and verbal).
- Experience in OSP (Outside Plant) design or fiber engineering environments.
- Knowledge of multi-state permitting and regional variations.
- PMP or related project management certification.
- Corporate/industry accounting experience.
- Experience with Quick Books Desktop.
- Accounting or related degree/certificate.
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