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Accounting Assistant

CFS
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
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Accounting Assistant

Why should you be interested in this Accounting Assistant role?

  •  Join a stable, mid‑sized organization working alongside a highly experienced accounting team with long‑tenured employees and strong institutional knowledge
  •  Great opportunity to build hands‑on accounting experience in a growing organization
  •  Company is positioned for continued expansion, including entry into the Canadian market
  •  Supportive team environment with strong collaboration and mentorship
  •  Competitive benefits offering a 401(k) with a 4% company match

Responsibilities Of The Accounting Assistant

  •  Assist with payroll processing for office employees and provide backup support for field payroll
  •  Support Accounts Receivable activities, including invoice preparation and accrual support
  •  Administer employee expense reporting and reimbursements through an expense management system
  •  Help transition vendor invoices and reimbursements into the expense platform
  •  Assist with monthly sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictions in the U.S. and Canada
  •  Prepare and maintain basic account reconciliations, including cash, accrued expenses, and work‑in‑process
  •  Assist with bank reconciliations to ensure cash activity is recorded accurately
  •  Support month‑end close through data entry, reconciliations, and documentation

Qualifications Of The Accounting Assistant

  •  Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred
  •  Some payroll or accounting support experience helpful
  •  Exposure to expense reporting systems such as Concur a plus

Salary: $55,000 to $65,000

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