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Administrative Assistant- Finance

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Accounting & Tax
  • Houston

AI generated summary

  • You need 1-3 years in corporate accounting, strong communication and computer skills, organizational abilities, client-service focus, proactive attitude, attention to detail, and multitasking in a fast-paced setting.
  • You will handle data entry, manage vendor/client setup, assist with Accounts Payable, oversee mail, maintain calendars, and perform general administrative and accounting tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience working in a corporate accounting department
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills including Windows as well as Word, Excel and Outlook and experience using an accounting database
  • Strong organizational and both verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent inter-personal skills
  • Proactive
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail oriented
  • Client-service oriented

Responsibilities

  • Data entry, including journal entries, vouchers and cash receipts
  • Complete new vendor and new client request forms
  • Set up new and maintain vendors and clients in accounting system
  • Manage incoming and outgoing mail
  • Assist with weekly Accounts Payable check runs
  • Maintain and update Finance Team calendar in Outlook
  • Perform a wide range of general administrative duties and other ad hoc accounting projects as assigned

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant in the Finance team?

The main responsibilities include data entry, completing new vendor and client request forms, managing incoming and outgoing mail, assisting with weekly Accounts Payable check runs, maintaining the Finance Team calendar, and performing general administrative duties and ad hoc accounting projects.

What qualifications are required for the Administrative Assistant position?

Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience working in a corporate accounting department, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficient computer skills including Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience using an accounting database.

What personal characteristics are important for this role?

Important personal characteristics include strong organizational skills, excellent inter-personal skills, a proactive attitude, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail, and a client-service orientation.

Is there a specific location for this job?

Yes, this position is based in Houston, Texas.

What type of company is Walter P Moore?

Walter P Moore is an international company providing consulting, architectural, and engineering services, specializing in solving complex structural and infrastructural challenges.

Does Walter P Moore offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants while prohibiting discrimination and harassment.

How many professionals work at Walter P Moore?

Walter P Moore has more than 800 professionals working across 24 U.S. offices and 7 international locations.

Engineers, innovators, and creators of high-performance, resilient structures, enclosures, and infrastructure worldwide.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1931
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Welcome to Walter P Moore! We are an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931, our 700+ professionals work across 24 U.S. offices and seven international locations. #MooreExperts #MooreProjects #DrivenbytheChallenge #i_am_moore