Accounting Assistant
Midwest Shoe Merchants•New Berlin, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
Midwest Shoe Merchants is hiring a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant for its corporate office in New Berlin. This role combines accounting and financial support with front-office and administrative duties, helping maintain accurate financial records while creating a welcoming, organized environment for employees, vendors, and visitors. The Accounting Assistant works with the Accounting Manager and teams throughout the company, including retail locations and corporate departments.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent accounting experience.
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional, welcoming demeanor when interacting with employees, vendors, and visitors.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in retail, multi-location organizations, financial reconciliations, or inventory processes.
Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices and verify coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
- Reconcile daily store sales reports, deposits, and financial records.
- Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
- Support financial reporting, audits, and inventory reconciliation.
- Work with vendors and store teams to resolve discrepancies and obtain missing documentation.
- Greet visitors, vendors, and guests.
- Receive and distribute incoming mail and deliveries.
- Coordinate office supply inventory and replenishment for the corporate office and store locations.
- Serve as a point of contact for internal departments and external partners.
- Prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Support store operations, merchandising, and other corporate departments.
- Communicate professionally with stores, vendors, and coworkers.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and office efficiency.
- Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and accuracy.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Paid time off (vacation and sick time)
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount
- Race fee reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
