Accounting Administrative Assistant Jobs

Accounting Administrative Assistant jobs are open across public accounting firms, corporate finance departments, healthcare, and government agencies, at levels from entry-level to senior, with specializations in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll support. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles135+
Top stateFlorida
Top employerContinental
Top cityMiami, FL
Work type89% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Accounting & Administrative Specialist
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Accounting & Administrative Specialist
Community Association Management
Truckee, California
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$27 - $34/hr
Hybrid
11-50

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Accounting Specialist / Administrative Assistant
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Accounting Specialist / Administrative Assistant
Alaskan Auto Inc. (NAPA)
Palmer, Alaska
Accounting
Business Operations
Project Management
$20 - $23/hr
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Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant
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Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant
Schrimpf Management, Inc.
Jefferson City, Missouri
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
11-50

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Administrative & Bookkeeping Assistant
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Administrative & Bookkeeping Assistant
Thomas Daniels Agency
North Charleston, South Carolina
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$50k - $58k/yr
On-Site

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Accounting Administrative Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

Continental2 open roles
KW Property Management2 open roles
HPPS1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in accounting administrative assistant jobs.

  • Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle
  • Experience processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
  • Strong data entry accuracy and experience maintaining financial records
  • Associate degree or higher in accounting, business, or a related field
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel including formulas and spreadsheet management
  • Experience supporting month-end close processes or audit preparation

Tips for Your Accounting Administrative Assistant Job Search

Tailor your resume to accounting workflows

Highlight specific software you've used, such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle, and pair each tool with a concrete task like reconciling accounts or processing invoices. Generic administrative resumes get filtered out before a hiring manager reads them.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists accounting administrative assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by accounting cycle phase

Many firms post accounting administrative assistant roles heavily before fiscal year-end or tax season. Filtering for postings that mention month-end close, year-end reporting, or audit support can surface openings where your timing gives you a real edge.

Quantify your document and data volume

Hiring managers want to know scale. Instead of saying you processed invoices, write that you processed a high volume of vendor invoices weekly using a two-way match process. Volume and process details prove you can handle real workloads.

Prepare for a skills assessment before the interview

Many accounting departments give candidates a timed Excel or data-entry test during the screening stage. Practice formatting financial tables, using VLOOKUP and pivot tables, and entering figures accurately under time pressure before your first interview.

Negotiate by referencing certification and software depth

If you hold a bookkeeping certification or have experience in an enterprise accounting system, name both explicitly when discussing compensation. Employers treat software fluency as a training cost avoided, which strengthens your position in the offer conversation.

Accounting Administrative Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most accounting administrative assistants?

The most active employers for accounting administrative assistants right now are Continental, KW Property Management, and HPPS, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, government contractors, and regional accounting firms are consistently among the highest-volume hirers for this role.

How many accounting administrative assistant jobs are remote?

About 11% of accounting administrative assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in accounts payable processing, payroll data entry, and invoice management rather than roles that require on-site handling of physical financial documents or in-person coordination with auditors.

How do you become an accounting administrative assistant?

Start by earning an associate degree or completing coursework in accounting or business administration, then build hands-on proficiency in at least one accounting software platform. Seek an entry-level accounts payable or general office role to gain transactional experience, and consider a bookkeeping certification to signal technical readiness to employers looking for candidates who can contribute from day one.

Can you get hired as an accounting administrative assistant with little experience?

Yes, employers routinely hire candidates with limited direct experience when they can demonstrate strong data entry accuracy, basic spreadsheet skills, and familiarity with financial terminology. Highlighting coursework, volunteer bookkeeping, or any role where you managed records or processed payments makes a meaningful difference. Applying to roles at smaller firms or in industries with high turnover, such as staffing or property management, improves your chances early on.

What does the accounting administrative assistant interview process look like?

Most hiring processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your software experience and comfort with financial data. A second round often includes a skills test covering Excel accuracy, data entry speed, or basic bookkeeping scenarios. Final interviews typically involve the department manager and may include questions about how you handle deadlines during month-end close or how you've caught and corrected errors in financial records.

Where can I find and apply to accounting administrative assistant jobs?

You can find and apply to accounting administrative assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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