Accounting Associate

Kendall Howard • Chisago City, MN

7d • $23 - $29

About The Position

The Accounting Associate supports daily accounting activities with a primary focus on Accounts Payable (AP) while learning Accounts Receivable (AR) responsibilities. The position will initially gain experience in both AP and AR, with AP eventually becoming the primary focus and AR serving as a backup responsibility. This position processes invoices and payments, maintains accurate records, responds to vendor and customer questions, and assists the accounting team with daily and month-end activities.

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and/or 5 years of relevant AP/AR experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research discrepancies, identify solutions, and follow issues through to resolution.
• Experience using ERP or accounting software system

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Infor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process both PO and non-PO invoices, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and required approvals, in a timely manner.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation when applicable.
• Review invoices for accuracy and resolve basic discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
• Assist with processing payments and maintain organized payment records.
• Respond to vendor questions regarding invoices and payment status.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and AP documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Review freight invoices and assist with resolving billing discrepancies.
• Process customer invoices and credit memos daily.
• Enter invoices into customer portals.
• Issue weekly customer statements and maintain accurate records about payment status.
• Record customer payments, including checks, ACH, wires, and credit card transactions.
• Prepare customer statements and assist with follow-up on past-due accounts.
• Research and resolve basic customer account and payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate customer records and assist with month-end AR activities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Online apparel store

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree