Job Description
Job Title:Corporate Accounting Technician
Reports to:Corporate Project Accountant
Position Classification:Non-Exempt
Office Location: Waukesha, WI
Type:Full-time
Wage:$16 to $18.00 an hour
Primary Objectives of Position:Perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable, and back-up for payroll coordinators.
Essential Job Functions:
Performs purchasing, accounts payable and maintains filling systems in support of the accounting staff.
Prepares for approval, procurements at the request of and in support of accounting staff. Maintains procurement records.
Acts as back-up for corporate payroll and work experience payroll coordinators.
Maintains computer-based and hard copy vendor records and files.
Receives and verifies vendor invoices and employee expense reports. Resolves discrepancies and assigns general ledger codes as appropriate. Once approved by proper authority, inputs vendor invoices into Great Plains.
Prepares batches of vendor invoices for payment, matching PO's with invoices. Selects invoices for payment and presents for review and approval.
Prepares checks for mailing and updates vendor files.
At the direction of accounting staff, prepare and post journal entries, as needed.
Processes DWI orders for invoicing using QuickBooks, updating appropriate logs and reports.
Assists Project Accountants with financial reports for management, state/federal financial status reports and any other reporting as required.
Continually reduce error rate by following Standard Operating Procedures and Workforce Board Policies, ensuring that error rate on internal and outside monitoring is less than 5%.
Utilize Extreme Customer Service behaviors in all interactions with internal and external customers.
Other Job Duties:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including requiring overtime.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:Physical requirements include carrying/lifting up to 5 pounds, frequently; up to 10 pounds, regularly; and up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to drive an automobile and operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment; subject to carrying, lifting, twisting and reaching to perform essential job functions. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to other locations.
Required Competencies:Extreme Customer Service focus, learning orientation, communication proficiency, teamwork orientation, technical capacity
Qualifications:
Education:HS/GED required and 1-3 year minimum experience is required in accounts payable. AA/AS degree in finance or bookkeeping is preferred.
Experience:Related work experience. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as demonstrated customer service skills and computer skills, with experience using word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
Skills/Abilities:Basic computer literacy including ability to use the Internet and Microsoft Office products, especiallyExcel.
Additional Requirements:Must have valid driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.
Benefits:
Insurance: Health, Life, Dental and Disability, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance
Diversity is at the heart of our business.It is key to our people's passion for serving individuals and communities who seek to build a stronger workforce. We strive to create a work environment that provides all our team members with equal access to information, development and opportunity. Furthermore, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the values instilled by our Four Cornerstones and commitment to Extreme Customer Service. We recognize that differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring richness to our work environments. Such differences help us connect better with the workforce development needs of people we serve in our communities. We believe that attracting, developing and retaining a base of employees that reflects the diversity of our customers is essential to our success.
