Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in Plymouth, Minnesota in a Long-term Contract position starting immediately. This on-site role is ideal for someone who wants to expand beyond routine transaction processing and contribute to stronger working capital management and process improvement. The position will support day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, billing, and reconciliations while partnering with key stakeholders on automation and close-related initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, validating supporting documentation, coordinating approvals, issuing payments, and responding to vendor questions.
- Oversee accounts receivable operations by preparing customer invoices, applying cash receipts, monitoring collections activity, and assisting with account-related inquiries.
- Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, subledgers, and clearing accounts to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain accurate vendor and customer records, support tax documentation tracking, and assist with year-end reporting requirements such as 1099 preparation.
- Prepare aging reports and contribute to short-term cash planning by supplying data and analysis related to receivables, payables, and working capital trends.
- Support month-end close activities by preparing accruals, reconciling cash-cycle accounts, and assembling schedules tied to working capital balances.
- Document accounting workflows in detail, including system steps, ownership, and control points, to improve consistency and operational visibility.
- Partner with internal teams to develop, test, and refine automation solutions for invoice capture, cash application, reconciliations, reporting, and related accounting processes.
- Assist with configuring and improving AP, AR, and banking workflows as new tools and operating processes are introduced.
- Track the effectiveness of automation efforts by monitoring processing accuracy, control adherence, and operational efficiencies achieved over time.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in accounting operations.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, staff accounting, or a closely related function.
- Working knowledge of core accounting concepts, including debits and credits, accruals, billing activity, and account reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with accounting systems and data-driven processes.
- Experience with AP, AR, billing functions, and general accounting support in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in process improvement and automation; exposure to AI tools, workflow technology, Power Query, or scripting is a plus.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage manual transactional work accurately, and remain effective in an evolving environment.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying process gaps and opportunities for improvement.