Accounting Assistant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support purchasing, project coordination, and departmental administration for a retail organization in New York, New York. This is a part-time Contract position scheduled for 24 hours per week, ideal for someone who can balance accounting tasks with project-related administrative support. The role requires strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:
• Create purchase requisition documents for review and approval by project leadership.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to help route invoices, confirm coding accuracy, and monitor payment status.
• Address vendor questions related to payments by coordinating with the appropriate accounting contacts.
• Compare invoice records with financial reports to verify accuracy and prevent duplicate processing.
• Maintain and monito...