Accounting Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Accounting Assistant includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Providing support to the Accounting Department.
  • Performing basic office tasks, such as filing, data entry, answering phones, processing the mail, etc.
  • Preparing financial reports.
  • Assisting with audits, fact checks, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Handling communications with clients and vendors via phone, email, and in-person.
  • Processing transactions, issuing checks, and updating ledgers, budgets, etc.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Accounting Assistant duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Accounting Assistant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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