Accounting & Front-Office Support Specialist

Midwest Shoe Merchants; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick Time)

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous Employee Discount

Race Fee Reimbursement

Job summary

Midwest Shoe Merchants in New Berlin, WI is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our Corporate Office. This role blends accounting tasks with front-office duties, ensuring accurate records while delivering a welcoming experience for visitors and partners.

You’ll process invoices, reconcile store reports, assist with month-end and year-end activities, support financial reporting, audits, and inventory reconciliation. Strong organization, communication, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent accounting experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, welcoming demeanor when interacting with employees, vendors, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and verify coding, approvals and documentation.
• Reconcile daily store sales reports, deposits, and records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Support financial reporting, audits, and inventory reconciliation.
• Collaborate with vendors and store teams to resolve discrepancies and obtain missing docs.
• Greet visitors and support front-office activities.
• Coordinate mail, deliveries, and office supplies for the corporate office.
• Serve as a helpful point of contact for internal departments and external partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving abilities

Multi-priority management

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Midwest Shoe Merchants in New Berlin, WI is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our Corporate Office. This role blends accounting tasks with front-office duties, ensuring accurate records while delivering a welcoming experience for visitors and partners.

You’ll process invoices, reconcile store reports, assist with month-end and year-end activities, support financial reporting, audits, and inventory reconciliation. Strong organization, communication, and attention to detail are essential.