Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial and administrative operations for a team in Neenah, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of accounting tasks and office support duties. The role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely payment processing, and consistent payroll and receivables coordination.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, verify coding details, and prepare accounts payable transactions for timely payment.
• Track incoming payments, post customer receipts, and assist with accounts receivable follow-up as needed.
• Reconcile bank activity against financial records and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate balances.
• Support payroll administration by reviewing data for accuracy and helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Enter financial and administrative information into accounting systems with a high level of precision.
• Organize, file, and sort accounting documents so records remain complete, accessible, and audit-ready.
• Assist with routine reporting and provide general clerical support to help the accounting function run smoothly.• At least 2 years of experience in an accounting support or accounting assistant role.
• Hands-on knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and resolving basic transaction discrepancies.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and general data entry tasks.
• Ability to code invoices accurately and maintain organized financial records.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.