Accounting Assistant - Part Time

Job Description – Accounting Assistant

Location: Wauwatosa, WI (Fully Onsite)
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $20–24/hr (conversion potential up to $25–26/hr)
Schedule: Preferred 24–30 hours/week; open to full-time for stronger candidates
Industry: Engineering / Professional Services

Overview:
Our client, a well-established engineering firm, is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role will support both AP and AR functions and work closely with the accounting leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and enter vendor invoices
• Accounts Payable and vendor payment processing
• Generate draft invoices
• Accounts Receivable support including cash applications and light collections
• Enter new projects into the accounting system
• Timesheet and expense report processing
• Draft payroll entries
• General data entry and administrative accounting support

Required Qualifications:

• Accounts Payable experience
• Exposure to Accounts Receivable (billing, cash applications, collections)
• Experience working within an ERP system
• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred (or 5–7 years of relevant experience)

Nice to Have:

• Deltek ERP experience
• Engineering or professional services industry background

Work Environment & Benefits (upon conversion):

• Business casual environment
• Free onsite parking
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) for eligible employees

Interview Process:

• Resume review
• Onsite interview(s) with accounting leadership
• Offer