Accounting Associate

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Full Time Clerical Fort Atkinson, WI, US

8 days ago Requisition

Responsible for processing, maintaining and reconciling accounting and subledger records. Communicates effectively and timely with involved parties while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

An essential job duty of this position is regularly reporting to work on time, and being able to perform the essential duties of the position.

% Of Total Time

• Process invoices accurately and timely via the accounting and document management systems.
• Scan, file, monitor and correct misfiled documentation in the electronic document management system.
• Responsible for investigation and resolution of invoice, and subledger discrepancies through interaction with vendors, customers, and internal staff.
• Interact tactfully and professionally with external and internal customers.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Perform as a backup within the department as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Approachability

Puts others at ease by listening, allowing adequate time for interactions, and giving undivided attention. Show receptivity to message being delivered.

Seeks and enlists active participation of others to reach goals.

Customer Focus

Builds effective relationships, identifies customer expectations, sees issues from their point of view; offers practical recommendations.

Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record.

Ethics & Integrity

Possesses a strong set of core values and beliefs consistent with social, ethical, and organizational principles. Confronts unethical situations.

Generates new ideas and approaches to enhance the organization's systems, products, or effectiveness.

Personal Accountability

Accepts responsibility for own actions including failure. Embraces experience as learning opportunities and not chances to blame.

Results Orientated

Drives behavior to emphasize achievement. Self-directed toward accomplishment. Is action oriented. Likes challenge. Pursues Opportunities. Consistently high achieving.

Determines the interrelationships and relative importance of tasks and allocates time efficiently to the most important issues. Knows what not to spend time on; completes work in a timely fashion.

Trust & Respect

Offers respect to all in the work environment, adheres to high personal standards of acceptance, reliability, openness, and consistency of action with words.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience or Training: 2 years of related accounting experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Maintains a high degree of confidentiality.

Technology/Equipment:
Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Education:

Associate’s degree in accounting or business administration.

Technology/Equipment:
Experience with an ERP system.

An individual must meet the mental and physical requirements described here to successfully perform this position's essential functions.

Intermittent (less than 15%), Occasional (15-45%), Frequent (50-75%), and Continuous (over 75%)

• Manual dexterity to operate all office equipment efficiently
• Visual dexterity to operate all office equipment efficiently
• Walking
• Standing
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to cold, hot, damp, and noisy environments

Most of the work for this position is performed in an office environment, however, there may be exposure to production areas requiring the use of PPE, uniform or protective clothing, and safety equipment.

An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities, and the physical and mental demands listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.