Accounting Assistant

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY) – MANITOWOC, WI (ON-SITE)

ABR Employment Services is partnering with a well-established manufacturing employer in the Manitowoc area to hire an Accounting Assistant to provide coverage during a maternity leave. This is a great opportunity to build hands-on accounting/payroll experience—and for the right person, this assignment could be extended.

PAY & SCHEDULE

• $19–$22/hour (some flexibility for strong skills/experience)
• Hours are flexible (may consider part-time for the right candidate)
• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support bi-weekly payroll processing and related documentation
• Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (A/P & A/R)
• Help with customer invoicing and payment processing
• Enter and maintain accurate financial data in accounting software and spreadsheets
• Assist with reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Verify accuracy of invoices, reports, and financial postings
• Maintain organized files/records and support special projects as needed
• Provide front desk coverage (answer phones, greet visitors, route inquiries)
• Handle sensitive payroll/financial information with confidentiality

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Post-high school education in Accounting/Business (or currently pursuing), or equivalent experience
• 2–4 years of accounting support experience preferred (flexible depending on education/skill level)
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through; dependable and team-oriented
• Comfortable communicating with employees, vendors, and customers professionally
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• ADP and/or Sage 100 experience is a plus