Accounting AssistantAt — AT & A American Tax and Accounting Services Inc

An accounting assistant is a support role in the field of Accounting that helps accountants and finance teams handle day-to-day financial tasks. Think of it as an entry-level or junior position that keeps financial records organized and up to date.

What they typically do

Accounting assistants handle a mix of clerical and basic financial duties, such as:

• Recording transactions (sales, expenses, payments)
• Managing invoices and processing bills
• Assisting with payroll data entry
• Reconciling bank statements
• Organizing financial documents and receipts
• Helping prepare reports for accountants or managers

Skills they need

• Basic math and attention to detail
• Familiarity with software like Microsoft Excel or accounting tools like QuickBooks

Tasks:

The intern will perform a range of professional accounting and bookkeeping tasks designed to develop practical financial skills and demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes. Responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing bookkeeping records for accuracy, identifying discrepancies, and recommending corrections in accordance with standard accounting principles. The intern will generate and interpret financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, and participate in review meetings to discuss findings and insights.

Additionally, the intern will assist in setting up new bookkeeping accounts by organizing financial data, establishing account structures, and ensuring proper documentation and compliance with internal procedures. The intern will also support month-end and year-end closing processes, reconcile bank and ledger accounts, and contribute to improving workflow efficiency by documenting procedures and suggesting process enhancements.

These duties require critical thinking, attention to detail, and the application of accounting concepts, ensuring that the majority of tasks are professional in nature and appropriate for college-level internship credit.

Training:

Internship Training Includes:

Reviewing bookkeeping work for accuracy and completeness
Running financial reports using accounting software and analyzing results
Meeting with supervisors to review and understand financial reports
Assisting in setting up new bookkeeping accounts and maintaining records

Learning outcome:

Reconcile a Bookkeeping account
Learn about financial Repots
Learn about categorizing business expenses