Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Accounting Assistant | OESC (Oneida ESC Group)

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at OESC (Oneida ESC Group), located in Milwaukee, WI, operating on a hybrid schedule. OESC is a holding company providing a common management platform for a family of tribally-owned businesses that deliver diversified services in engineering, science, and construction to government agencies and commercial customers worldwide. In this role, you will be crucial in supporting the finance department’s operations, ensuring accurate billing, cash application, and collections to maintain the company’s financial health.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Milwaukee, WI
• Pay: $19–$22 hourly
• Mission: Owns the processing of client invoices, application of cash receipts, and monitoring of accounts receivable to support the company’s financial operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoicing: Prepare and process client invoices for different contract types.
• Cash Application: Apply cash receipts to customer accounts and ensure accurate posting.
• Collections: Monitor accounts receivable and follow up with clients on outstanding balances.
• Record Keeping: Maintain organized billing and collection records.
• Finance Support: Support other finance-related tasks as needed, including data entry and reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. This is an early-career opportunity.
• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in accounting or billing.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Suite (specifically Excel), and excellent communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience with government contracts is a plus.