Accounting Assistant

3/10/2026

The Accounting Assistant will support the accounting department by performing daily clerical and financial duties, including posting customer payments, performing daily credit card reconciliations, and entering billing information into QuickBooks. Key tasks also involve reconciling vendor statements, reviewing invoices for approval, processing deposits, and assisting with month-end closing activities.

Salary

22 - 25 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Quality Marine provides the aquarium industry with the best quality and widest selection of Marine, Freshwater and Pond fish, Invertebrates and Live Plants, along with a curated selection of quality Aquarium Supplies and Foods.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our accounting team with daily financial and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of general accounting principles, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines. This position requires accuracy, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Perform accounting and clerical duties to support the accounting department
Post and record customer payments, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers
Perform daily credit card reconciliations
Enter billing information and maintain financial records in QuickBooks
Reconcile vendor statements and research and resolve discrepancies
Review invoices to ensure proper documentation and approval prior to payment
Verify, process, and post credit card payments
Prepare and process daily bank deposits
Organize weekly check and wire reports
Process checks requests as needed
Assist with month-end closing activities
Sort and distribute incoming mail related to accounting operations

Qualifications

Working knowledge of general accounting and basic bookkeeping principles
Experience with accounts payable and general ledger processes
Proficiency with QuickBooks preferred
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Monday-Friday: 5/8 schedule — five (5) days per week, eight (8) hours per day, for a total of 40 hours per week.

Key Skills

Accounting PrinciplesOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailTime ManagementProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceBookkeepingAccounts PayableGeneral LedgerQuickBooks