Accounting Clerk

Great Northern•Brooklyn Park, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established procedures, the Accounting Clerk compiles and maintains Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The role also helps ensure the accurate and timely invoicing of the company’s sales transactions. The position is onsite, Monday through Friday, and pays a minimum starting wage of $25.00 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications. Great Northern is a locally owned paper-based packaging manufacturer established in 1962. The company describes its workplace as collaborative, team-oriented, safe, clean, friendly, and predictable, and says it invests in manufacturing equipment, technology, and employee growth. The Accounting Clerk works across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and invoicing, and serves as the primary receptionist backup. The role requires timely, professional service to internal and external customers, confidentiality, attention to detail, and minimal supervision on projects and tasks.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Commitment to ethical business standards and personal integrity.
Excellent telephone etiquette and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent people skills; self-directed, quick to learn, detail-oriented, accurate, and a team player.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to be flexible, adapt to change, multitask, plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when exposed to confidential information.
Above-average ability to use Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel spreadsheet applications.
Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily cash receipts and update the accounts receivable ledger by customer, applying debits and credits as appropriate.
Maintain the banking transaction register.
Review delivery receipts for accuracy, generate invoices, and post invoicing transactions daily.
Generate invoicing files for sales tax calculation, ensure sales tax is accurate on invoices, and assist with sales tax exemption documentation.
Prepare invoicing, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable data for analysis.
Contact customers by phone or mail as needed to update accounts and assist them.
Audit purchase orders against invoices, bills of lading, and/or shipping documents for accuracy.
Assist Accounts Payable with invoice coding, three-way matching, processing, and documentation storage.
Cross-train in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and invoicing to provide backup during team absences.
File and maintain invoices and supporting documentation in accordance with records retention policies.
Assist with annual 1099 transaction and reporting requirements and prepare annual 1099 and 1098 reports.
Serve as the primary receptionist backup, covering daily breaks and the receptionist’s absences.
Assist with preparing documentation for auditors as requested.
Identify and implement process improvements and prepare or maintain process documentation for all functions.
Perform miscellaneous job-related tasks as assigned by a Management Representative.
Follow regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
Assist coworkers with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and special projects as needed.
Respond to external and internal customer inquiries in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.
Maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
Work safely, arrive on time, take ownership of responsibilities, work effectively with others, and seek continuous improvement.