About Vantage
Vantage Deluxe World Travel is the leader in adventure travel for thirty-five years. Since 1983, Vantage Deluxe World Travel develops and delivers memorable travel journeys on seven continents whether on land, riverboats or small ships.
Vantage Deluxe World Travel is a $300 million, state-of-the-art direct marketer of travel to the affluent mature market. When you join the Vantage team you become part of a global company, headquartered in Boston, with eight regional offices around the world. Our worldwide teams work together to provide exciting, culturally enriching travel programs to destinations on all seven continents, including on our European river cruise fleet. Since 1983, more than 400,000 travelers have joined us to see the world.
Accounting Assistant Job Description
We are searching for a motivated Accounting Assistant who is an excellent multitasker with exceptional bookkeeping and time management skills. Accounting Assistants will assist the Accounting department with data entry, processing, and recording transactions, updating the ledger, assisting with audits or fact-checking, Account Receivable and Accounts Payable.
Responsibilities for Accounting Assistant
Support duties related to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Assist with preparation of financial and statistical statements and reports
Analyze financial information to identify discrepancies
Research and resolve discrepancies in a timely fashion
Maintain confidentiality of all financial data
Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work to ensure compliance with applicable standards
Compile and prepare routine reports and summaries
Assist Accounting Manager with audits, Budget, forecast, and other fiscal planning
Qualifications for Accounting Assistant
At minimum, an associate degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or similar field. Bachelor's degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience can be substituted.
1-3 years of relevant, hands-on accounting experience
Proficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is a plus
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently on assigned duties
Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Travel is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.