Administrative Support Accounting Associate

Schimberg Co.•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Schimberg Co. is hiring an Accounting Assistant to join its cross-functional accounting team. The position supports accurate and efficient transactions for the company’s locations through data entry, reconciliation, vendor and customer communication, and administrative work. Successful candidates work collaboratively, demonstrate strong analytical skills, handle high-volume workloads efficiently, and adapt to changing priorities. The role may also participate in the reception team rotation by directing inbound calls. Schimberg Co. is a family-owned distributor of pipes, valves, and fittings with a history of more than 100 years and eight locations across the Midwest. A pre-employment background screen is required as a condition of hire.

Requirements

Associate degree or certificate in accounting, finance, or business, or equivalent experience or training.
Excellent attention to detail and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting responsibilities.
Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors, customers, and team members.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to complete a pre-employment background screen as a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of accounts payable practices and vendor payment processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Enter data into the inventory management system and Excel spreadsheets.
Reconcile purchase orders, work orders, credit memos, and/or receivers against internal records for accuracy.
Review reports and investigate missing or incomplete documentation.
Communicate with vendors and the sales team to resolve discrepancies.
Perform general administrative tasks, including sorting and distributing mail, alphabetizing, and filing.
May participate in the reception team rotation by directing inbound calls.