Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Kasco Marine is seeking a full-time Accounting Clerk at our home office in Prescott, WI.

Kasco Marine is a leading international supplier and innovator in the manufacture of aerators, floating decorative fountains, de-icing products, circulators, and tank mixers. Kasco has a well-established reputation for offering quality products to the residential, aquaculture, commercial, resort, and institutional industries. Kasco is located in Prescott, WI and has been in business for over 50 years. We are a mid-sized company that is continuously growing our personnel and product offerings. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and support to our customers as well as creating an atmosphere of continuous improvement where everyone’s voice is heard. This person will be a key contributor to maintaining Kasco’s quality standards and fostering a positive work environment.

Job Summary: 

As an Accounting Clerk you will be responsible for processing daily transactions, maintaining ledger records, and assisting the accounting department with basic administrative and data-entry tasks. The ideal candidate will be an energetic team player, who is a self-starter, with a passion for accounting and accounting related activities. This is an entry-level financial support position and is fully onsite. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable (AP): Review, code, and match vendor invoices against purchase orders and receiving slips. Enter invoices in ERP system and process payments. Maintain vendors. 
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Generate and issue customer invoices, enter and post daily cash receipts, and assist with tracking aging reports. Assist sales team with new customer set up. 
• Reconciliation: Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Customer/Vendor Support: Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and help resolve routine billing discrepancies. 

Requirements:

Required Qualifications: 

• Advanced level knowledge of MS Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. 
• Excellent attention to detail and thorough execution of tasks.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associate degree or certificate in accounting or business administration. 
• Background in sales tax.
• Experience with an ERP system. 

Skills: 

• Detail-Oriented: Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail. 
• Reliable and Trustworthy: Handles sensitive financial data with strict discretion, integrity, and personal accountability. 
• Adaptable: Easily adjusts to changing workflows and shifting daily priorities as business demands expand. 
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to professionally resolve billing discrepancies with vendors, collaborate with internal teams, and conduct diplomatic collections. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Required to sit or stand for long periods of time.