Accounting Assistant: Data, Reconciliation & Growth

Schimberg Co.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Schimberg Co. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join a cross-functional accounting team.

Responsibilities include data entry, reconciliation, vendor and customer communication, and general administrative tasks across seven locations. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative work environment and demonstrates strong analytical skills while handling high-volume workloads with shifting priorities.

Qualifications

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

Customer comms

Administration

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Associates degree or certificate in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Schimberg Co. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join a cross-functional accounting team.

Responsibilities include data entry, reconciliation, vendor and customer communication, and general administrative tasks across seven locations. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative work environment and demonstrates strong analytical skills while handling high-volume workloads with shifting priorities.