Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Job Category: Accounting/Finance

Full-Time

On-site

Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, USA

Description

Keep Our Mission Moving Forward

At Opportunities, Inc., every number tells a story. As our Accounting Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the financial operations that help power our mission of creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals of all abilities.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with both numbers and people, this is an excellent opportunity to build your accounting career while making a difference in your community.

What You'll Do

As an Accounting Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day financial operations of the organization by ensuring payroll, invoicing, and accounting processes are completed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities include:

• Process weekly payroll and maintain payroll records
• Review and resolve missing or inaccurate timecard information
• Process payroll deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, and employee changes
• Respond to payroll questions and employment verification requests
• Process weekly customer invoices and resolve billing discrepancies
• Apply daily cash receipts and research unapplied payments
• Assist with customer collections on outstanding invoices
• Reconcile staffing vendor invoices
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate financial records
• Protect confidential payroll and financial information
• Support the Finance Department with additional accounting projects as assigned

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, highly organized, and enjoys working in a collaborative office environment. The ideal candidate has excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree in Accounting or enrollment in an accounting program preferred
• One to two years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or related office experience preferred
• Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience working with ERP or accounting software; Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance

Why Opportunities, Inc.?

For more than 60 years, Opportunities, Inc. has been creating opportunities through employment, manufacturing, and community partnerships. Our employees don't just support the businessthey help change lives.

We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued, professional growth is encouraged, and every role plays an important part in fulfilling our mission.

Physical & Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based and requires prolonged periods of sitting, computer work, and occasional standing or walking throughout the facility. Employees may occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.