Accounting Assistant

Description

Whether it is our cutting-edge technology solutions, collaborative team environment, or commitment to our communities at WIN Technology, Connections Matter.

What connections matter to you? Here at WIN Technology, we connect the Midwest to the globe, communities to life-enhancing services, and our employees and clients to the things that matter to them most. As the only Midwest IT Services provider backed by a wholly owned fiber network, we are growing fast and continuously invest in innovative new offerings and improved services that will help our clients stay ahead of the curve. Every day is filled with opportunities to create solutions and provide meaningful business value for our clients across multiple industries including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and more.

Our culture is fueled by twenty-nine "WIN Ways" that connect us to each other with a set of values and practices that we live each day. We enjoy challenges, solving problems, working hard, and having fun. Because we want everyone to feel connected to our culture and have the opportunity to work remotely, we offer a well-balanced hybrid approach to togetherness. We encourage our employees to pursue personal and career growth through development programs including leadership training, educational reimbursement, and certifications. While we are highly team oriented, we also recognize and celebrate individual contributions. We embrace a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and ideas to make our teams even stronger as we grow. By connecting to our communities through volunteering and outreach, we proudly contribute to a wide variety of organizations including Special Olympics, Girls Who Code, United Way, and Feed My People. All employees receive 16 hours of volunteer time off each year, allowing them to give back to the organizations and causes that matter to them most.

WIN Technology - Connections Matter.

Requirements

Position Summary:

Joining the WIN team as an Accounting Assistant is an integral role within the Accounting and Finance Department, and as such, all ideas, input and constructive recommendations will be highly valued. This position will administer the processing of cash transactions which creates a foundation to successfully monitor the financial health of the organization as well as the foundation from which financial forecasts are developed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Inputting and retrieving data from tools like Great Plains, Sage Intacct, Salesforce, ConnectWise, and Excel

• Reviewing and processing vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and alignment with purchase orders and contractual terms

• Preparing and issuing checks and electronic payments

• Answering vendor questions

• Processing cash receipts

• Recording corporate card activity

• Completing annual 1099's

• Assisting with the analysis of financial activity

• Preparing documentation for external audits

• Communicating with other departments regarding financial data

• Gathering data for budget preparation

• Reconciling accounts

• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications:

An individual in the Accounting Assistant position should either hold or be actively pursuing an associate degree in Accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential, along with the ability to quickly learn and navigate accounting systems. Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail are also key requirements for success in this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the Accounting Assistant position will have experience with MS Great Plains or Sage Intacct, a strong working knowledge of advanced functions in Microsoft Excel and Word, and a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.