A day in the life of the Accounting Assistant may include:

• Comparing and maintaining data integrity in the accounting system from items invoiced in reservation systems.
• Assisting internal and external customers with questions and necessary maintenance of invoice and ticket records.
• Verifying data by comparing it to source documents.
• Inputting and editing transactions, printing and exporting reports.
• Importing data files and investigating unmatched transactions for manual entry.
• Reconciling and closing group bookings.
• Rolodex maintenance.
• Customer credit card reconciliations.
• Reconciling commission receipts and reporting any discrepancies.
• Cash application and other accounts receivable duties as assigned.
• Assisting accounts payable with check requests and other duties as assigned.
• Creating spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes.
• Creating regular financial reports.
• Cross-training within the department.
• Maintaining a favorable and collaborative working relationship with team members in all departments to foster an environment of trust and mutual respect. Driving standards and best practices whenever possible and effectively fostering a culture of engagement.
• Enhancing the organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Recommending new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of operations and services performed.
• Other duties, projects and alternate assignments as determined by business need.

You’ll love this job if you:

• Have the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task
• Have information gathering and monitoring skills
• Have communication proficiency – verbal and written; appropriate use of grammar
• Have excellent customer service and phone skills
• Have high standards for personal and financial integrity
• Have attention to detail and accuracy
• Are flexible: ability to work efficiently and effectively with frequent interruptions
• Can work independently and within a team

This opportunity might be for you if you have:

• A high school degree or equivalent – Accounting classes in high school or technical/college level preferred.
• Mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Accurate typing skills.
• Intermediate knowledge in Excel and Access; with high exposure to all Microsoft Office Applications.
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral.
• Knowledge of basic financial principles and accounting terminology.
• Self-motivation; demonstrate initiative with a strong commitment to personal goals, objectives and work ethic.
• Well-developed team skills, unquestioned integrity, and the experience, confidence and presence to effectively handle sensitive financial information.
• The ability to manage multiple competing priorities while demonstrating the ability to remain flexible in a changing work environment.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

As one of Wisconsin’s largest travel companies, Fox World Travel has excellent perks for all Fox associates including but not limited to: competitive wages, flexible time off (vacation, sick, personal), FAM Dollars to help you explore the world, remote work, a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, company sponsored life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401k contributions, end of year perks, and a fully engaged leadership team dedicated to treating associates like part of the family!

If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to have culture, engagement, and innovation at the heart of all our initiatives, we want you to come soar with Fox World Travel! If you fit the description AND meet the qualifications, please don’t hesitate to apply online at www.foxworldtravel.com/careers.

Work hard, play hard and travel often with the Fox World Travel Team today!

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