Accounting/human Resources Assistant

Accounting/Human Resources Assistant

Great pay and benefits. Competitive salary; $50,000 - $65,000/year depending on experience. 11 annual paid holidays and minimum 13 days of paid leave. Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company. Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance. 401(k) plan immediately vesting with 4% employer match. Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Assist accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Monitor and reconcile bank, credit card, and investment accounts ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies
• Assist the Accountant in preparing financial statements, reports, and budgets
• Assist the Accountant with audit preparation to ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Assist with other day-to-day operations of Accounting functions and duties

Human Resources:

• Assist in payroll and maintain confidentiality while managing HR information.
• Administer compensation and benefit plans.
• Assist recruitment and employee onboarding processes
• Maintain the online HR portal, validate internal employee changes to maintain data integrity and alignment with standard operating procedures.
• Manage employee performance reviews.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations
• Assist with other day-to-day operations of HR functions and duties

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum an associate degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum 1 year of Accounting/HR experience
• Familiarity with QuickBooks accounting software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data entry)
• Understanding of basic accounting principles (debits, credits, ledgers)
• Ability to process invoices, manage reconciliations, and update records
• Strong data entry and numerical accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, follow-up, problem solving and creative thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task with attention to detail
• Self-motivated team player with excellent people skills AND demonstrated dependability and trustworthiness.
• Sound judgment and analytical prowess to navigate complex challenges.
• High level of discretion with confidential material.
• Ability to work autonomously and remain calm under pressure.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and other MS Office applications.
• Willingness and aptitude to adapt to new processes and technical systems.
• Able to pass routine background checks including credit, criminal and drug screening.

Job Type: Full-time Pay Range: $50,000 - $65,000/year depending on experience Location: Columbia, MD Working Hours: Normal Work Hours - Monday - Friday (anticipate 40 per week).