Senior Accounting Assistant - Windsor, WI

wpbeveragescareers; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

401(K) with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

WP Beverages is seeking an accounting assistant in Windsor, WI. The role supports posting customer payments, daily route settlements, and AR activities in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience, solid numbers/tech skills, and strong customer service and communication abilities. On-site work with standard M-F hours and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in accounting with an emphasis in accounting preferred but will consider additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Solid overall general skills in working with numbers, computer, and 10-key entry, organizing, and communicating in both verbal and written form.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software (Excel and Word preferred).
• Excellent telephone etiquette and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to provide suggestions for the improvement of practices and to work with fellow employees as part of a team.
• Repetitive motion of wrist, fingers, and arms. Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
• Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in posting customer payments by recording checks and credit card transactions.
• Perform a daily route settlement processing cycle.
• Respond to calls and emails regarding customer account activities.
• Review A/R aging reports for assigned chain customers and independent customers.
• Perform pricing corrections to customer invoices.
• Make telephone calls requesting payment from customers, when necessary.
• Assist in the review of billing, collection, and cash posting processes for efficiency and best practices.
• Other accounting tasks, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

10-key entry

Attention to detail

Customer service

English language

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Location: Windsor, WI

Shift/Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday

Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages

At WP Beverages, we're proud to be a leading distributor of iconic brands like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lipton, Klarbrunn, Starbucks, Rockstar, Aquafina, and many more. If you've grabbed a drink at your local store or restaurant, chances are--we delivered it.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

About the Role

The candidate that will prosper in this role will be smart, dedicated, customer service driven, and willing to think outside of the box!

• Assist in posting customer payments by recording checks and credit card transactions.
• Perform a daily route settlement processing cycle.
• Respond to calls and emails regarding customer account activities.
• Review A/R aging reports for assigned chain customers and independent customers.
• Perform pricing corrections to customer invoices.
• Make telephone calls requesting payment from customers, when necessary.
• Assist in the review of billing, collection, and cash posting processes for efficiency and best practices.
• Other accounting tasks, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

DISCLAIMER:

The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

What We're Looking For

• An associate degree in accounting with an emphasis in accounting preferred but will consider additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Solid overall general skills in working with numbers, computer, and 10-key entry, organizing, and communicating in both verbal and written form.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software (Excel and Word preferred).
• Excellent telephone etiquette and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to provide suggestions for the improvement of practices and to work with fellow employees as part of a team.
• Repetitive motion of wrist, fingers, and arms. Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
• Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Our Commitment to You

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

Ready to make a difference?

Join us and be part of a team that's refreshing the world--one bottle at a time.