Accountant Assistant

Posted 21 Days Ago
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Bridgewater, NJ, USA
In-Office
55K-65K Annually
Mid level
Design
The Role
As an Accounting Assistant, you'll manage accounts payable and receivable, process invoices, assist with payroll, and maintain accurate financial records.
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About Us

Northeast Power Dry has been serving the community since 1996, delivering safe, results-driven solutions grounded in strong core values: trustworthiness, leadership, passion, acceptance, and dedication. We are committed to creating a positive, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment for our team.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our finance team. This role is responsible for invoice processing, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, financial recordkeeping, and payroll support. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate commission calculations and assist with payroll processing while maintaining organized and compliant financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and verify invoices, payments, and purchase orders in the accounting system
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing
• Calculate, track, and verify commission-based payroll
• Assist with financial reporting and ensure compliance with company policies
• Maintain accurate vendor and financial records
• Prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Education:
• High school diploma required
• Associate degree with accounting coursework preferred

Experience:
• 3–5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience required
• Experience with commission-based payroll is required

Technical Skills:
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct or similar)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets, formulas, reporting)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage high transaction volumes and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and ability to work independently

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonuses
• Weekly pay
• Travel reimbursement for work-related expenses
• Uncapped commission opportunities

Benefits

• Choice of 4 medical plans, including one with $0 payroll cost for employees
• FSA medical and dependent care spending accounts
• HSA available with high deductible health plan

• Vision and dental insurance (2 dental plans available)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance 

• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• Ancillary benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident coverage)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Sick time that carries over year to year

• Wellness support including counseling, financial planning, and legal assistance programs
• Paid training and certification support
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee referral bonus program

Skills Required

  • High school diploma required
  • Associate degree with accounting coursework preferred
  • 3-5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience required
  • Experience with commission-based payroll is required
  • Experience with accounting software
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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The Company
HQ: Irving, Texas
56 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

HighGround brands help customers who have suffered water or fire damage by providing 24/7/365 drying and clean up services coupled with reconstruction contracting, all while engaging with the customer’s insurance company to ensure seamless claims processing. The company has developed long-lasting relationships with plumbers and other commercial partners through enhanced partnership activities, such as hosted education and training, reporting and analytics, and competitive incentive compensation. This comprehensive approach allows HighGround to stay top of mind with these key referral relationships.

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