Accounting Assistant
The Watkins Company • Winona, MN • Full Time
Posted on Tue, May 12, 2026
- Processes cash receipts applied on account, including applying payments to appropriate invoices and entering deductions.
- Performs accounts receivable collection functions by providing account balances or past due notifications, as required, through portals, phone, mail, or email.
- Processes A/R refunds, retail chargebacks, promotions and/or allowances by working with the Retail Sales team and/or Staff Accountant to understand and correct outstanding amounts.
- Scans retail, cost accounting, and other documents into accounting systems.
- Analyzes accounts receivable aging reports and provides feedback on customer balances.
- Assists in the preparation of tax returns per state requirements.
- Accepts direction and feedback with a positive attitude through appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Provides backup support and assistance within department as needed.
- Possess at minimum an Associates degree in business or other business degree or demonstrate sufficient experience; Bachelors - degree preferred.
- Minimum 6 months plus experience working in accounting, preferably in accounts receivable.
- Demonstrates intermediate (or higher) proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of sales tax rules and application - preferred.