Accounting Assistant: Data Entry & Reconciliation

Schimberg Co.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Schimberg Co. is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our cross-functional accounting team at our Cedar Rapids location. You will handle data entry, reconciliation, vendor and customer communication, and general administrative tasks.

We value integrity, teamwork, and accuracy. This role offers stability in a family-owned business with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for cross-training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certificate in accounting, finance or business (or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of accounts payable practices and vendor payment processing
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting responsibilities
• Effective communication with vendors, customers, and team members
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Input data into inventory management system and Excel spreadsheets.
• Reconcile purchase orders, work orders, credit memos and/or receivers against internal records for accuracy.
• Review reports and investigate missing or incomplete documentation.
• Communicate with vendors and sales team to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform general administrative tasks as needed, including sorting and distributing mail, alphabetizing and filing.
• May participate in the reception team rotation, directing inbound calls.

Skills

Data entry

Reconciliation

Vendor & customer communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree or certificate in accounting, finance or business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Schimberg Co. is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our cross-functional accounting team at our Cedar Rapids location. You will handle data entry, reconciliation, vendor and customer communication, and general administrative tasks.

We value integrity, teamwork, and accuracy. This role offers stability in a family-owned business with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for cross-training and career growth.