Accounting Assistant

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Georgia; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Columbia County is seeking a full-time administrative professional with accounting exposure to join the County Accounting Department. The role requires strong Word skills and proficiency in Excel, Outlook and Adobe, plus typing at 45 WPM and solid computer experience. The position offers a $23.175 hourly rate and a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

Applicants should have an associate or business degree and at least two years of office experience. Application deadline is 2026-09-28; EEO employer.

Qualifications

• Associate or Business degree from an accredited vocational or technical college in administrative professional or business with some accounting classes.
• Minimum of two years of responsible office experience preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word; able to work in Excel, Outlook and Adobe.
• Ability to type 45 WPM; computer experience required.

Skills

Typing 45 WPM

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Office experience

Education

Associate or Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Job Description
Full-time position, 40.0 hours per week. Qualifications: Associate or Business degree from an accredited vocational or technical college in administrative professional or business with some accounting classes and a minimum of two (2) years of responsible office experience preferred. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word is required, as well as the ability to work in Excel, Outlook, and Adobe. Ability to accurately type 45 WPM. Computer experience required. Hire rate: $23.175 per hour. Columbia County Accounting Department also offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Application and job description may be from web site: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline is September 28, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Application Deadline: 2026-09-28
Job Type: County
Job Description
Full-time position, 40.0 hours per week. Qualifications: Associate or Business degree from an accredited vocational or technical college in administrative professional or business with some accounting classes and a minimum of two (2) years of responsible office experience preferred. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word is required, as well as the ability to work in Excel, Outlook, and Adobe. Ability to accurately type 45 WPM. Computer experience required. Hire rate: $23.175 per hour. Columbia County Accounting Department also offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Application and job description may be from web site: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline is September 28, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
https://www.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/hr/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities