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Description
General Beverage Sales Co. (GB) is a business-to-business wholesale distributor of wine, distilled spirits, beer, soda, bottled water and non-alcoholic beverages. Established in 1933, GB has been family-owned ever since. We currently operate in all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties as consultants to over 11,000 licensed retail business customers helping them to profitably select, promote, merchandise, and sell consumer products in the beverage category. Our mission is to be the trusted distributor partner of our suppliers and customers in order to advance our collective beverage business and support the growth of our family of employees.
The Accounting Assistant position requires helping with the day-to-day responsibilities in the accounting department. This position will support and work directly with staff accountants and provide back-up for accounts payable and daily cash management.
Description
General Beverage Sales Co. (GB) is a business-to-business wholesale distributor of wine, distilled spirits, beer, soda, bottled water and non-alcoholic beverages. Established in 1933, GB has been family-owned ever since. We currently operate in all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties as consultants to over 11,000 licensed retail business customers helping them to profitably select, promote, merchandise, and sell consumer products in the beverage category. Our mission is to be the trusted distributor partner of our suppliers and customers in order to advance our collective beverage business and support the growth of our family of employees.
The Accounting Assistant position requires helping with the day-to-day responsibilities in the accounting department. This position will support and work directly with staff accountants and provide back-up for accounts payable and daily cash management.
- Performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures.
- Assists with bank account reconciliations.
- Prepares general ledger account analysis.
- Assists in month-end and quarterly closing and reporting procedures as needed.
- Processes weekly check run for one entity.
- Sets up ACH vendor payments for multiple entities.
- Provides backup for accounts payable.
- Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- One to two years of accounting experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to multi-task in multiple company environments.
- Proficient use of 10-key adding machine, proficient typing (data entry).
- Proficient in Excel and Outlook.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen.
