Accounting Assistant - Unlimited Growth Potential

We are offering a contract employment opportunity for an Accounting Assistant in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This role involves a combination of administrative and light accounting tasks within a local municipality setting. The successful candidate will be expected to handle a variety of tasks, from greeting visitors and guests to overseeing light billing tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Greet visitors and guests, ensuring they are directed to the appropriate person or area.
• Answer and screen incoming phone calls, providing information and transferring calls as needed.
• Schedule appointments for meetings or consultations as required.
• Maintain a tidy and well-stocked reception area.
• Process incoming mail and deliveries, performing tasks such as sorting, stamping, and distributing.
• Conduct basic administrative tasks such as photocopying, faxing documents, and data entry.
• Provide excellent customer service, answering questions, resolving problems, and ensuring a positive experience for visitors.
• Learn and perform light billing tasks.
• Use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suites to perform accounting functions.
• Handle Accounts Receivable (AR) and other billing functions as needed.• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suites is essential for the role.
• Solid understanding and experience in handling Accounting Functions.
• Experience with Accounts Receivable (AR) is necessary.
• Familiarity with Billing Functions is a significant advantage.
• The ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively is expected.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is crucial.
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.