Finance Assistant

Opportunity Inc. of Northcentral Wisconsin, INC

Finance Assistant

Wausau, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Starting Pay $18.00 and up based upon experience.

    Summary: Assists in administration of the financial/business functions of the Finance Department. The Financial Assistant does this through the use of necessary computer software and systems. Also performs duties and tasks, as well as meet priority deadlines and general instructions provided by management. Sound judgment is necessary in selecting and applying established procedures correctly and in determining when to refer problems to management.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    Accounts Receivable

    Verify and allocate transactions among proper profit centers

    Enter billing information into accounting software, reconcile and process invoices in a timely fashion

    Process, Print and mail invoices

    Prepare and mail weekly/monthly statements

    Maintain record systems for both physical filing and accounting software systems

    Accounts Payable

    Compile documentation and match purchase order’s to vendor invoices

    Enter invoices into accounting software

    Allocate to proper account and profit center

    Match payments to invoices and mail payments

    Maintain record systems for both physical filing and accounting software systems

    Maintain contact with outside vendors and governmental agencies

    Audit client fund statements and balance sheets monthly and report discrepancies to appropriate leadership teams

    General Journal Entries as assigned

    Customer service duties involving assisting customers, vendors or staff who have questions about their accounts or billing statements

    Perform general office tasks such as sorting mail, filing documents and answering phones.

    Responsible for keeping up to date and accurate financial records, which could include maintaining ledgers, processing invoices or inputting data into accounting software.

    Serve as a back up for biweekly payroll including reviewing information for completeness and accuracy

    Office supply inventory and ordering

    Prepare various forms and reports

    Assist Internal Services Manager and Finance Director when needed

    Other job related duties as assigned by management

    Keep current in the field by reading published information and attending authorized seminars and classes

    Represent Opportunity Inc. in a professional manner at all times

    Maintain a positive attitude at all times

    Adhere to and support the “Core Values” of the organization while performing essential job duties, functions, and representing Opportunity Inc.

    Skills and Abilities:

    Analysis skills

    Data entry skills

    Attention to detail

    Confidentiality

    Basic Accounting knowledge

    Positive attitude

    Organized

    Clear communication

    Integrity

    Qualifications:

    Excel knowledge a must

    Excellent phone etiquette

    1-3 years of hands-on bookkeeping experiences required

    Associates degree preferred, but not required

    Financial Edge Accounting software knowledge a plus

    Acknowledgement:

    This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only essential functions and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change. Modifications may be made to reasonably accommodate employees with a disability.