Administrative Support Accounting Associate

Schimberg Co. is a family-owned distributor of pipes, valves, and fittings, with eight locations across the Midwest. For over a century, we have built a reputation for delivering quality products supported by exceptional customer service. We seek individuals who embody our core values: hard work, integrity, and dedication to the industry.

Position Overview

We are hiring an Accounting Assistant to join our cross-functional accounting team. This role involves data entry, reconciliation, vendor and customer communication, and administrative tasks to ensure accurate and efficient transactions for all seven locations. Successful candidates excel in a collaborative work environment, demonstrate strong analytical skills, manage high-volume workloads efficiently and adapt easily to shifting priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Input data into inventory management system and Excel spreadsheets.
• Reconcile purchase orders, work orders, credit memos and/or receivers against internal records for accuracy.
• Review reports and investigate missing or incomplete documentation.
• Communicate with vendors and sales team to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform general administrative tasks as needed, including sorting and distributing mail, alphabetizing and filing.
• May participate in the reception team rotation, directing inbound calls.

What You'll Experience

• Traditional values: Integrity, hard work, and dedication drive our business.
• Stability: A family-owned business for over 100 years, adapting and growing with industry demands.
• Exceptional Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending or health saving plan, retirement plan, paid time off and holidays.
• Meaningful work: Engage with colleagues across departments and experience the direct impact of your role.
• Team-oriented environment: We collaborate to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Career Growth:Cross-training opportunities keep you learning and challenged in your role.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certificate in accounting, finance or business (or equivalent experience/training)
• Working knowledge of accounts payable practices and vendor payment processing preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting responsibilities
• Effective communication skills to interact with vendors, customers, and team members
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

This position requires a pre-employment background screen as a condition of hire.

Schimberg Co. is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires a pre-employment background screen as a condition of hire.

Schimberg Co. is an equal opportunity employer.