Accounting Assistant/Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable -Accounting Assistant - Full-time

Johnson Creek, WI

$20-$25/hour - based off level of experience

2 years Accounts Payable experience preferred

Why You Should Choose Us:

• Be a part of a growing, long-term, privately owned company with great co-workers and a family-friendly culture
• We care! You’ll get opportunities for personal growth and advancement
• Enjoy our traditional employer values including holiday parties, company picnic, holiday gifts and more
• We are an automated manufacturing facility
• No mandatory overtime
• Get paid weekly with competitive compensation, benefits, and paid time off

The Accounts Payable Accounting Assistant's Responsibilities include:

• Supports customer service department
• Verifies and records appropriate distribution (expense) account numbers on invoices
• Reviews operator time cards for accuracy and posts labor absorption to the general ledger
• Compiles and reviews accounts payable documents according to established procedures
• Maintains a variety of files and records relating to the accounting department
• Responds to employee and vendor inquiries
• General office duties as requested
• Processes bi-weekly check runs in accordance with established procedures including matching to backup
• Records materials used to complete a work order
• Secure authorization for invoices without purchase orders with various managers
• Reconciles vendors statements and maintain file with comments regarding actions taken or needed
• Maintain record of and follow up on open invoices sent out for approval within allotted period to prevent late/nonpayment of invoices due
• Supports accounts receivable function as needed
• Enters payable data into the AP system using best practice and approved process flows
• Processes invoices accurately to prevent voids and duplicate payments
• Matches invoices, receiving reports and purchase orders and compares price and quantity information. Identifies any discrepancies and takes appropriate action
• Compiles and reviews accounts payable documents and prepares document batches for processing for timely payment of invoices

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and alternately sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time
• 2 years Accounts Payable experience preferred
• Able to prioritize multiple demands and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers, and the public
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of the modern principles, procedures, and terminology
• Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing

EOE