Accounting Assistant
MARCHANT SCHMIDT INC•Fond du Lac, WI
•$28 - $31
About The Position
The Accounting Assistant supports the Accounting Department by performing accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and general accounting functions. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of accounting processes.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- One to three years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related experience required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Ability to perform accurate, high-volume data entry.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Strong mathematical aptitude with the ability to perform business calculations, reconcile accounts, analyze numerical data, and identify discrepancies.
- Knowledge and understanding of economic and general accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Effective interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills with the capacity for multitask completion.
- Attention to detail is crucial to this role.
Nice To Haves
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Experience working with ERP systems and accounting software preferred.
Responsibilities
- Post customer checks, vendor payments, and ACH payments
- Daily reconciliation of all cash accounts
- Receive, record, and store all incoming vendor invoices
- Process employee expense claims
- Prepare and send invoices and credit memos to customers
- Interact with customers and vendors by phone and e-mail to maintain proper account balances
- Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes
- Reconcile or report discrepancies found in records
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations
- Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses
- Code documents according to company procedures
- Scan and file accounting records as needed
- Assist with telephone coverage and front desk duties for breaks, lunches, and other time off work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
