Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Kato Cable • Mankato, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Kato Cable is hiring a full-time Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our Accounting team in Mankato. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organization, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of making everything balance. In this role, you’ll process vendor invoices and customer billings, apply customer payments and assist with vendor payment runs, help resolve invoice and account discrepancies, maintain accurate, organized financial records, support month-end activities and Accounting team projects, and work with departments across the company to keep information flowing accurately. This entry-level role is responsible for accurate data entry, organizing documentation, ensuring timely payments to vendors, and ensuring timely payment postings from customers. The position works closely with Purchasing, Receiving, and Customer Service to resolve basic discrepancies and maintain accurate records.

Requirements

• Dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working with numbers, and ready to learn.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, or financial recordkeeping
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Ability to enter and review detailed information accurately
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic understanding of numbers and financial documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Professional and courteous communication skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, QuickBooks, or manufacturing experience is helpful—but not required.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Up to two years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or office experience
• Experience using QuickBooks or another accounting or ERP system
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and customer billings
• Apply customer payments and assist with vendor payment runs
• Help resolve invoice and account discrepancies
• Maintain accurate, organized financial records
• Support month-end activities and Accounting team projects
• Work with departments across the company to keep information flowing accurately
• Receive and review vendor invoices for completeness.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Enter invoice data into the accounting/ERP system accurately.
• Assist with preparing weekly payment runs (checks/ACH).
• File and maintain organized digital and physical records.
• Respond to basic vendor inquiries regarding payment status.
• Assist in maintaining updated vendor information (W-9s, contact details).
• Help reconcile vendor statements under supervision.
• Post invoices and send them to customers daily.
• Apply customer payments received via ACH, wire transfer, checks, and other payment methods accurately and timely.
• Escalate issues and discrepancies on customer accounts as needed.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, account balances, and billing discrepancies.
• Send monthly statements to customers.
• Support month-end accounts payable and accounts receivable close activities.
• Assist with organizing documentation for audits.
• Perform data entry and clerical accounting tasks as assigned.
• Provide general administrative support to the Accounting team.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; a 401(k) retirement plan; and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED