Accounting Assistant

Is this you? Detail oriented. Demonstrated perfectionist. Accounting "wiz." If so, then look no further - your new career as an Accounting Assistant awaits you at Midwest Express! As Accounting Assistant, you will be responsible for accounting and clerical tasks and analysis as it relates to the processing of a variety of accounting transactions and systems maintenance.

This position requires the flexibility to perform a variety of tasks within the accounting department including:

· Invoicing

· Accounts Payable

· Accounts Receivable

· Supports administrative staff with front desk and mail duties as needed

The ideal candidate for this position will possess a strong set of social skills, easily collaborates with others, is flexible, and is able to perform a variety of tasks throughout the day.

Reports directly to the Assistant Controller in Grand Island, NE.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• High school diploma.
• Previous experience as a billing or accounts payable clerk or similar role helpful, but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Familiar and able to work with Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Word and Excel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare invoices and credit memos, as necessary.
• Respond to customer invoice inquiries.
• Process accounts payable transactions, including supplier invoices and employee expense reports.
• Follow-up on supplier inquiries and resolve payment issues.
• Process accounts payable check runs, including manual checks
• Willing and able to work overtime as necessary
• Participate on department projects as assigned.

Legal/ADA Considerations:

Normal office environment. Occasional periods of shop environment. Extended work hours.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grand Island, NE 68801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location