Accounting / Administrative Assistant - Part Time


Lorton Data has a great opportunity for the right individual. We are hiring for the part-time position of Accounting / Administrative Assistant, to assist the accounting department and provide general office support. The ideal candidate will be a friendly, conscientious, detail-oriented person who constantly strives to do accurate work. Position hours are 1-5PM, M-F (we may be able to be flexible on the work schedule; please email to inquire about a different schedule).

Responsibilities include:

  • Matches vendor invoices with purchase orders to verify pricing and approval of payment.
  • Enters vendor invoice information into accounting program and reviews for accuracy. Mails out all payments and files vendor invoices.
  • Creates customer invoices in accounting program and reviews for accuracy. Prints, mails, and files invoices. Performs credit card transactions.
  • Backs up accounts receivable.
  • Answers incoming telephone calls on the main line and welcomes on-site visitors.
  • Assists CEO and CFO with administrative details / duties.
  • Assists with mailing and shipping. Receives, sorts, and routes mail and packages.
  • Orders and maintains office supplies.
  • Performs other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, collating, and shredding.
  • Provides company-wide support.

Education, experience, and skills required:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • One year experience working in an office setting.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles required.
  • Computer experience with spreadsheets and word processing software.
  •  Must be detail-oriented and have familiarity with computers.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, pleasant personality, clear speaking voice.
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to deal with multiple priorities.
  • Must project a professional image on phone and in person.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Typing 30 wpm.

Preferred (not required):

  • Formal accounting education. Previous bookkeeping or receptionist experience.

Please send resume and salary requirements to:

      Lorton Data - Human Resources
      2 Pine Tree Drive Suite 302
      Arden Hills, MN 55112
      email: hr@lortondata.com
      fax: 651.203.8299
      phone: 651.203.8209