Finance Assistant, Part-Time
CQ Medical
Summary
The Part-Time Finance Assistant supports the Finance Manager with day-to-day accounting and administrative operations, with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable. This role offers hands-on exposure to core finance functions and is well suited for a college student or early-career professional pursuing a degree or career in finance, accounting, or business.
Job description
Summary
The Part-Time Finance Assistant supports the Finance Manager with day-to-day accounting and administrative operations, with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable. This role offers hands-on exposure to core finance functions and is well suited for a college student or early-career professional pursuing a degree or career in finance, accounting, or business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Process and post customer payments and apply cash receipts to the correct accounts.
- Prepare and send customer invoices and statements.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on past-due balances.
- Assist with account reconciliations and research billing discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Support month-end close activities and prepare basic reports in Excel.
- Assist the finance team with other projects as needed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and Experience
- No prior education or experience is required. On-the-job training will be provided.
- Current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor's degree program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of basic accounting principles, such as debits and credits, the accounting cycle, and accrual versus cash basis.
- Familiarity with standard accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including invoicing, payment posting, and reconciliations.
- Must be detail-oriented and be able to problem-solve.
- Possess strong organizational skills.
- Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and personnel information.
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting and filtering, and basic pivot tables.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Interest in building a career in finance or accounting.
Requirements
- No prior education or experience required; on-the-job training provided
- Current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor's degree program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Understanding of basic accounting principles (debits and credits, accounting cycle, accrual vs cash basis)
- Familiarity with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes including invoicing, payment posting, and reconciliations
- Detail-oriented and able to problem-solve
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and personnel information
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas, sorting and filtering, and basic pivot tables
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Interest in building a career in finance or accounting
Company overview
CQ Medical is a global leader in patient radiotherapy positioning and healthcare innovations that advance human care. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Avondale, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in developing medical devices and solutions for precise patient positioning during radiation therapy and interventional procedures. CQ Medical's product portfolio includes comprehensive radiotherapy immobilization systems, thermoplastics, patient transfer solutions, and specialized equipment for SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery), SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy), and proton therapy applications. The company operates on its unique "Care Quotient" philosophy, blending medical technology with patient empathy to achieve better clinical outcomes. With a workforce of 201-500 employees, CQ Medical serves healthcare providers worldwide, offering innovative solutions for head and neck positioning, breast and thorax immobilization, vacuum positioning cushions, fiducial markers, and specialized transfer platforms. The company has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, including the Bionix Radiation Therapy business unit, reinforcing its position as a comprehensive provider of precision positioning solutions in radiation oncology and interventional radiology.