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Accounting & Administrative Coordinator
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,183 / year median in Wisconsin
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable transactions accurately and on schedule, including reviewing invoices and preparing items for payment.
- Support accounts receivable activities by recording incoming payments, maintaining balances, and assisting with follow-up on outstanding items.
- Enter, monitor, and organize invoice records to ensure complete tracking and proper documentation.
- Reconcile procurement card activity and resolve discrepancies by comparing receipts, statements, and internal records.
- Maintain vendor information by updating profiles, verifying details, and ensuring records remain current.
- Coordinate meetings, events, or department activities by assisting with scheduling, logistics, and related administrative support.
- Organize digital and physical files to improve record accuracy, accessibility, and retention.
- Provide clerical and executive-level administrative assistance to support day-to-day department operations.
- Use financial or municipal software tools, including Munis when applicable, to complete accounting and administrative tasks efficiently.