Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Accounting Assistant

Growth
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Potential to grow both in compensation and title!

Location: Oak Creek, WI

Connect Search is partnering with an established organization in the Oak Creek that is seeking a full time, direct hire Staff Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in contributing to the overall success of the organization by ensuring accurate financial operations through managing AP/AR processes and contributing to organizational efficiency and growth. For immediate and confidential consideration, email resume to mo

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Process invoices using 3-way match principles (PO, receipt, and invoice).
• Reconcile vendor statements, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Prepare and match AP checks to invoices for approval and filing

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Prepare and send customer invoices.
• Lead collections efforts by proactively communicating with customers to ensure timely payments, resolving payment issues, and maintaining positive relationships.
• Match customer POs to invoices and maintain organized filing systems.
• Perform cash application and maintain accurate AR records.
• Match AR checks to invoices and ensure proper documentation and filing.

Filing and Documentation Management:

• Perform bank and account reconciliations
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Manage debits and credits within the general ledger
• Organize and maintain accurate filing systems for all AP/AR-related documents, including checks, invoices.
• Ensure files are up-to-date and readily accessible for audit and reporting purposes.

As a rapidly growing organization, we are looking for someone to grow with us. Within this position, there is room to grow into further responsibilities such as general ledger work, month-end close support, and more. It’s an exciting time to join this company!

• 0–2 years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance-related role (internship experience applies).
• Basic understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting principles.
• Exposure to Quick Books/Sage systems or similar software is a plus but not required; training will be provided.

• Strong health, vision and dental insurance