Accounting Clerk/ Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: The Accounting Clerk/ Assistant is responsible for functions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable back-up, and reception duties. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform day-to-day financial transactions that include classifying, verifying, recording, and computing payables. Serve as back-up to accounts payable specialist; assist accounts receivable clerk as needed. Specifically, Prepare accounts payable transactions. Enter vendor information into accounting software. Ensure invoice information is entered correctly. Pay vendor invoices and post on a timely basis. Conduct cash handling and reconciliation, as needed. Ensure accurate transaction and receivables entry into accounting software, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Back up receptionist to greet visitors at front desk; answer incoming phone lines and route calls. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE and SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: HS Diploma or equivalent. Specific experience working in accounting software; Epicor experience preferred; MS Office proficiency. Prior experience working with spreadsheets and database software with strong data entry accuracy. Competent math skills with proven aptitude. Prior cash handling experience. Proficient communication skills. Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices. Possess a professional attitude with an ability to interact well with others. Ability to match data from a variety of sources for accuracy and completeness. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear in an office environment, utilizing office equipment such as computer keyboard and monitor, adding machine, copier, and multi-line phone; required to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion. Demonstrates accountability for all safety procedures, leading by example. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Full-time members of the McFarlane Mfg. Co. team are eligible to receive competitive benefits which include group health, health savings account, dental, vision, paid life and disability insurances, training opportunities, 401k with match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Retail Service Center discount, company events, EAP, and more To be considered for this opportunity, please submit resume to: McFarlane Mfg. Co., Inc., HR, 780 Carolina Street, Sauk City, WI 53583, email to or apply online under Careers at .