Cash Operations Associate Jobs in Ashwaubenon, WI

First Supply, a fifth-generation family-owned company, has served the Upper Midwest for over 125 years. Guided by our Employee Value Proposition, Where Tradition Meets Innovation, we foster a workplace where people learn, grow, and contribute to a company that values its heritage while embracing progress. Our teams take pride in supporting customers and communities, creating meaningful work and rewarding careers every day.

The Regional Accounting and Operations Associate applies standard operating procedures and effective information system use to the daily accounting and human resources transactions within the region. The Regional Accounting and Operations Associate works closely with regional personnel to support the sales and operations of the business in a timely, accurate, consistent, warm, and efficient manner.

Accounting-Related Responsibilities (80%)

• Manages office accounting and operations reporting work for the assigned area such as cash receipt handling, accounts payable or accounts receivable functions, expense tracking, reimbursements, basic general ledger maintenance, or payroll processing.
• Receives training, guidance, and support from Accounting Process Analyst on standard operating procedures and effective use of information systems. RPM provides connections to the Finance organization in support of non-standard transactions.
• Ensure transactions are accurately completed and appropriately recorded per standard operating procedures. Generates bills for customers and addresses related inquiries. Supports the generation of monthly reports along with providing variance analysis.
  • Balance & timely reconcile ledger accounts including but not limited to inter-company, promotional, cash, petty cash, deposits, and prepaid accounts
  • Track and submit accruals for rebates and journal entries monthly
  • Accurately submit paperwork and expenses to accounts payable coding to appropriate G/L
  • Monitor and coordinate collection on employee purchase accounts and overdue cash accounts in conjunction with Corporate CreditMonitor and action direct inventory account exceptions
  • Monitor & track all outbound freight for billing purposes
  • Review COGS for errors, commission adjustments and freight
  • Oversee unavailable inventory and follow proper protocol to minimize unavailable inventor
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of the annual budget process
• Review and perform basic analysis on monthly financial results in conjunction with region leadership
• Collaborate with Accounts payable, credit, operations, and accounting on exceptions, tracking and process improvements
• Ensure day to day proper cash handling procedure and documentation is properly completedCollect, count, reconcile and submit cash/checks for deposit
• Review, reconcile and submit credit card transaction detail
• Coordinate asset approval, acquisition, and disposal process
• Coordinate the annual asset review process
• Provides regular updates to Accounting Process Analyst on progress and the effective use of standard operating procedures and systems.
• All other duties as assigned

Human Capital Development-Related Responsibilities (20%)

• Warmly work to onboard new hires answering questions and providing support designed to provide a successful experience
• Coordinate new hire set ups with hiring managers
• Provide first-day orientation (benefits, computer system and employee policies)
• Assist managers as needed with timely completion of New Hire, Data Change and Termination paperwork to the Human Resources department
• Ensure accuracy of bi-weekly payroll information
• Review and approve timesheets each pay period for locations in region
• Prepare and coordinate any adjustments for PTO with Human Resources
• Safety Committee Administration
• Serve as scribe for committee meetings
• Conduct quarterly inspection of facility for safety issues
• Coordinate quarterly checks of the sprinkler system and fire extinguishers
• Assist managers as needed with filing all accident/incident reports
• DOT Driver File Set Up and Maintenanc
• Set up driver file for each driver of commercial motor vehicles at the time of hire.
• Complete annual driver file update.
• Maintain checklist of all drivers in your respective office/region tracking expiration dates of medical cards and driver's licenses. Ensure that medical cards and driver's licenses remain current and valid.
• Report any employees who hold a second job to the Branch Manager.
• Ensure accuracy of bi-weekly payroll information
  • Review and approve timesheets each pay period for team
  • Prepare and coordinate any adjustments for PTO with Human Resources
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

• Associates Degree or bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience in the field
• Knowledge of Accounting and Human Resources policies, procedures, and practices
• Demonstrated ability to manage others locally and remotely
• Demonstrated accounting knowledge and skills
• Computer knowledge and skills with the ability to learn First Supply LLC's business system
• Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision
• Ability to effectively run a business office setting
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written format
• Ability to perform effectively in matters that require attention to detail
• Ability to effectively negotiate and response with appropriate social skills

About First Supply

First Supply is a leading main channel wholesale distributor, providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. We offer a wide range of manufacturer product lines across the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees across 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.

First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores across five Midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen, Bath & Lighting and KOHLER Signature Store by First Supply brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen and bath store in the Upper Midwest, offering a wide variety of styles-from contemporary to traditional-along with unmatched service. The KOHLER Signature Stores are immersive kitchen and bath showrooms that provide a distinguished experience where designers and homeowners can get hands-on with hundreds of exclusive KOHLER products.

With a 128-year legacy and a people-first culture, First Supply is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow their careers. That commitment has earned national recognition, including a spot on USA Today's 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA, as well as honors as a Woman-Led Top Workplace and an Industry Top Workplace for Distribution.

First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.