SEEK Professionals, LLC is hiring: Accounting Assistant in Milwaukee

Accounting Assistant We’re looking for an Accounting Assistant who enjoys keeping transactions accurate, systems organized, and teams supported. In this role, you’ll handle day‑to‑day accounting tasks across accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales tax, and general bookkeeping, while working closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure everything flows correctly through our ERP system. If you’re detail‑oriented, comfortable juggling multiple transactional tasks, and like being the go‑to person for billing and payment questions, this could be a great fit. Accounts Receivable & Customer Billing Review customer orders at end of day for accuracy Add applicable shipping charges, sales tax, and tracking details Create and distribute daily customer invoices and monthly statements Maintain weekly past‑due reports and manage collections Process and apply credit card, ACH, and check payments Enter warranty orders and maintain customer cards Assist customers with billing questions and account inquiries Credit & Customer Account Management Monitor customer credit report updates and NAV data Review credit limits, terms, and credit holds with the Finance team Set up new customer accounts in collaboration with Sales & Customer Service Update customer notes with correct sales tax rates Collect and review sales tax exemption certificates Receive and create invoices for inventory purchases Enter purchase invoices for non‑inventory expenses Post and apply weekly payment runs and send remittances to vendors Set up new vendors in the system Collect and review COI and W‑9 documentation Compare freight bills to quotes and customer recharges Reporting & Support Format and distribute monthly commission reports to 1099 representatives Assist with preparing financial and operational reports Support inventory counts Manage the accounting email inbox and route inquiries appropriately What You Bring 1‑3 years previous experience with transactional accounting (AR/AP/bookkeeping) Strong attention to detail and follow‑through Comfort working in an ERP system Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and external customers Organized, dependable, and able to manage recurring deadlines This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in accurate processing, enjoys collaboration, and wants to play a key role in keeping financial operations running smoothly. Please send resumes to Lisa at llecher@seekprofessionals.com . About SEEK Professionals You are a person with unique skills, experience and education. When you want to be heard and when you want to be matched with great career opportunities that are right for you, you can count on SEEK Professionals. Since 1971, our professional staffing consultants have Servicing Your Success®. You’ll find that the process is thorough and that your experience is personalized. SEEK Professionals is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, genetic, military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SEEK Professionals, LLC by 2x Get notified about new Accounting Assistant jobs in Greater Milwaukee . #J-18808-Ljbffr