Accounting Assistant

Columbia County WI; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Columbia County is hiring a full-time Administrative Specialist in Portage, WI. The role requires an associate or business degree with accounting coursework and at least two years of office experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word is required, with the ability to work in Excel, Outlook, and Adobe. Typing speed of 45 WPM is expected. Hire rate is $23.175 per hour, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus offered. Application deadline: 2026-09-01.

Qualifications

• Associate or Business degree with accounting classes.
• Minimum of two years of responsible office experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word; working knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Adobe.

Skills

Typing 45 WPM

Microsoft Word proficiency

Education

Associate or Business degree with accounting classes

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Word

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.columbia.wi.us Application deadline is September 1, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTION EMPLOYER