Accounting Assistant 1

Sodexo is seeking a virtual Accounting Assistant to perform various accounting duties for an international client, this candidate can be located anywhere in the United States. This position supports our Corporate Services team with AP, AR, Work Order and Purchase Order Creation in Maximo, as well as various special projects. Use of prior financial systems is a plus. Other tasks and documents may be requested from this position as needed including meeting note taking regarding financial topics, working with our onsite staff, and working with an analyst on the accounts in question. Associates degree in accounting or finance preferred or equivalent accounting experience.

Daily responsibilities:

• Use and understand Microsoft Office; Advanced Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Access capabilities.
• Audit and correct vendor invoices 
• Multi-tasks performing activities such as electronic record formatting and retention
• May perform general accounting, and complete Sodexo financial reports according to Sodexo policy and procedures.
• Manage audits
• Excel reporting
• Processing and auditing GL codes
• Resolve issues regarding past due and paid wrong vendor invoices 
• Provide customer service to Sodexo operating units responsible for invoice processing and submission.
• Provide customer service to Sodexo vendors related to invoice processing and check information.
• Provide guidance to Sodexo Units related to Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
• AR Billing of our clients or outside customers
• Back-up various department functions as needed

The successful candidate will: 

• have experience with SharePoint, Excel, Word and PowerPoint; 
• demonstrate strong attention to detail;  
• work as a team player and can work independently; and/or 
• demonstrate the initiative to seek solutions, resolve issues and have a hunger to grow and develop in this role.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who are: 

• fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and SharePoint; 
• detailed oriented, flexible, and have ability to manage multiple priorities; and/or   
• have excellent organization, communication and project management skills