Accounting Assistant

Location: Troy
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Accounting Assistant – Permanent, Onsite in Troy, NY A well-established manufacturing company based in Troy, NY is seeking a detail-oriented, personable, and self-motivated Accounting Assistant to join their close-knit accounting team. This is a full-time, permanent, onsite position offering a stable work environment and hands-on training. Pay rate: $25/hr. Why You’ll Love This Role: You'll work directly with a supportive and experienced manager who provides thorough training and trusts the team—no micromanagement. You'll join a team of four in a collaborative office where personality, energy, and a strong work ethic are highly valued. You’ll enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with a 40-hour work week (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch). Benefits Include: Paid vacation (typically 2 weeks) Eligibility for health benefits after 90 days 401(k) with company contribution after 1 year A supportive and stable work environment with long-term team members Key Responsibilities: Manage bookkeeping for two business entities, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Prepare profit & loss and balance sheet statements using QuickBooks . Assist with property management functions: send rent invoices, manage lease data, coordinate maintenance planning, and communicate with tenants and property owners. Enter purchase orders and assist with general accounting tasks as needed. Provide temporary backup support for the AR function when needed. What We’re Looking For: 1–3 years of hands-on AP/AR experience Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, especially Excel (basic formulas/spreadsheets). A solid grasp of accounting principles, with the ability to handle reconciliations and journal entries. A team player with strong communication skills—someone who is friendly, dependable, and proactive. An Associates degree in Accounting is preferred, but equivalent experience is absolutely welcomed. If you’re looking for a steady role where you can make an impact and grow your accounting skills, we’d love to hear from you! Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. PRO062

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