Accounting Specialist

Immediate Opening for Accounting Contract | 3 months with potential for extension

  • Hartland, WI
  • $22 - $26
  • Hourly
  • Managed by Jobot Pro: Ross Wiemer
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A bit about us:

International manufacturing organization headquartered in the great state of Wisconsin!

Why join us?

  • Overtime Eligible
  • FULL Benefit package offered
  • Immediate impact - hit the ground running on day 1
  • Diverse functionality
  • Engaging team

Job Details

Job Details:

We have an IMMEDIATE OPENING for a Contract Accounting Specialist to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work within the manufacturing industry, providing critical financial insights and strategies to support our business operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of accounting tasks including accounts payable, ACH, 3-way match, and reconciliations. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all aspects of accounts payable, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions.
2. Entering invoices in the accounts payable module, verification of triple match, processing debit memos for returned goods, processing the check run and obtaining required signatures, entering payment for ACH transactions.
3. Implement and maintain a 3-way match system to verify that purchase orders, receipts, and invoices are consistent and accurate.
4. Conduct account reconciliations, identifying and resolving any discrepancies in financial reports.
5. Consistently reconciles the accounts payable subsidiary ledger to the general ledger control account, and reviews the accounts payable aging report and resolves any items that require attention (invoices over 60 days old, vendor credits, etc.).
6. Ensuring timely and efficient entry of vendor invoices and payments to vendors with multiple AP users, while working to identify opportunities to

Qualifications:
1. Associates Degree with 2 years of experience or 5 years of accounting experience
2. Proficient in accounts payable, ACH, 3-way match, and reconciliations.
3. Strong understanding of accounting theory, principles, and practices.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information and complex financial concepts clearly and concisely.
6. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and familiarity with accounting software.

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Job Details
Managed by Jobot Pro
Location
Hartland, WI
Job Type
Contract
Compensation
$22 - $26