Accounting Assistant

Qualheims-True-Value; Shawano (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualheims-True-Value is seeking an accounting assistant to support day-to-day financial and administrative operations at our hardware store. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, reliable, and comfortable handling confidential information.

You will perform data entry, assist with general ledger entries and reconciliations, prepare financial reports, and maintain QuickBooks and Excel spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data entry, spreadsheets, and general ledger functions.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements, including balance sheets, P&L reports, as well as maintenance of assets and depreciation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily data entry and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with general ledger entries and account reconciliation.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and other financial documents.
• Assist with balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other basic financial reporting.
• Work within QuickBooks to enter, organize, and maintain financial information.
• Use Excel to create and manage spreadsheets and reports.
• Maintain organized and accurate records and files.
• Assist with onboarding new employees and related paperwork.
• Handle confidential employee and financial information with discretion.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support as needed.

Skills

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Data entry

General ledger

Organization

Confidentiality

Task prioritization

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Position Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Assistant to join our team. This position will support the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of our hardware store. The ideal candidate is dependable, accurate, comfortable working with numbers, and able to handle confidential information professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily data entry and maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with general ledger entries and account reconciliation
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and other financial documents
• Assist with balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other basic financial reporting
• Work within QuickBooks to enter, organize, and maintain financial information
• Use Excel to create and manage spreadsheets and reports
• Maintain organized and accurate records and files
• Assist with onboarding new employees and related paperwork
• Handle confidential employee and financial information with discretion
• Provide general accounting and administrative support as needed

Qualifications

• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with data entry, spreadsheets, and general ledger functions
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements, including balance sheets, P&L reports, as well as maintenance of assets and depreciation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred

If you are organized, dependable, and enjoy working with numbers and detailed information, we'd love to hear from you.