The Senior Accounting Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of routine to complex support duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and transactions. Areas of assignment include accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, and business licensing; posting; and balancing, adjusting, and maintaining manual and computerized accounting and financial records according to established policies and procedures. Assists customers, departments, and employees by researching issues and problems and providing information and answers to questions related to financial/accounting transactions.

• Have experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, reconciliation, and balancing receipts.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and customers.
• Maintain the highest level of ethical behavior in all matters.
• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Have excellent customer service skills; and receives the public in person and over the phone using tact and diplomacy.
• Have demonstrated ability to exercise the judgment.
• Have strong communication skills both in oral and written form, and the ability to communicate complex ideas, and meet constantly changing priorities.
• Have expert skill in all Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook used in current office environments.
• Have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships contacted in the performance of their duties.