Accounting Assistant
Madison, WI 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

Offering an opportunity to be part of a high-performance team, enjoy exceptional benefits, and a supportive work-life balance, the Gordon Flesch Company is an employer of choice throughout WI, IL, IN, IA and OH. The Gordon Flesch Company strives to recognize and appreciate our associate's commitment, creativity, and the results they deliver every day for our customers and the community.

In this role you will:

  • Accurately create and post general ledger entries in a timely manner.
  • Complete account reconciliations on assigned accounts.
  • Research the General Ledger (GL) for errors or omissions as needed.
  • Identify and problem solve issues that may arise in day-to-day operations.
  • Generate suggestions for improving processes and workflows and work effectively with management and other departments to implement any changes.
  • Maintain fixed asset sub system and ensure accuracy with GL.
  • Accurately complete monthly and quarterly vendor program compliance reporting such as CSMP, NASPO, warchest, etc.
  • Communicate effectively with outside vendors.
  • Accumulate and assemble required data and file sales and property tax returns.
  • Assist with cash balances and address any account issues that may arise.
  • Manage insurance related items and act as a liaison with insurance provider.
  • Create and publish ad hoc reporting as needed.
  • Ensure adequate level of internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.

You should have:

  • Associates degree in Accounting or 2 years of related experience with a high school diploma/equivalent.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks both effectively and efficiently.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

The Gordon Flesch Company offers Medical, Dental, Personal Time, Vacation Time, Holiday Time, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) and 401(k) match, a Wellness Program and many more!

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2+ years
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