Accounting Assistant

ABOUT THIS POSITION

In this position, you will be responsible for applying fundamental accounting practices to support the business needs of the clients.  You will analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.  You will also be expected to comprehend and work according to instruction and apply logical thinking to reach conclusions.  You will also be expected to maintain a rapport with your clients.  This position performs a variety of bookkeeping or basic accounting tasks and this position processes and maintains numerous projects at once and is required to be attentive to detail and timelines.   
 

A successful Accounting Assistant will carry out the principal accountabilities of the position while supporting the vision and intent of the Midwest Hardware Association.

We are looking for someone with:

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• Two plus years of accounting or bookkeeping related experience or equivalent experience working in a public accounting firm a plus
• Basic knowledge of general accounting, bookkeeping, computerized accounting systems, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting
• Proficient use of computer applications, such as Creative Solutions, MS Office, Quick Books and other accounting software
• Strong mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills.  Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
• Strong data entry skills
• Possess an awareness of basic to intermediate multi-state income, sales and use, and payroll tax issues
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance
• Work well as a team

ABOUT MIDWEST HARDWARE ASSOCIATION
 

Midwest Hardware Association (MHA) is a not-for-profit, trade association providing assistance and support to independently owned and operated hardware, lumber, and building materials retailers.
 

Our organization dates all the way back to 1896, when we began as the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association. Today, operating as the Midwest Hardware Association, our members include hardware and home improvement businesses located in Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. MHA provides accounting and payroll services for these stores and all across the country.
 

While many of our members share common interests, each is also unique in terms of their store size, market area, and wholesaler affiliation. Even with these differences, they all share the common passion of running a successful business in today’s ultra-competitive retail environment. Our members take great pride in serving their customers and their communities. MHA is equally proud to serve them.