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accounts payable analyst.

• st paul , minnesota

• posted august 13, 2024

job details

summary

• $27 - $31 per hour

• temp to perm

• bachelor degree

• category business and financial operations occupations

• referenceAB_4587276

job details

The Accounting Analyst role is an AMAZING opportunity for the college-educated, system-savvy, entrepreneurial-spirited, numbers-loving professional! This role is open due to the evolution of a long-standing, respected company in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. This manufacturing company was recently purchased by a private equity back firm whose mission is to grow it exponentially! The initial needs are Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Month End Accounting. The chosen candidate must be a sponge to soak in the current processes, take good notes, learn, evolve, recommend process improvements, and take on additional challenges/accountabilities as the company expands to other sites in the United States. The company believes in collaboration and works 100% onsite. This may evolve into a long-term home for the chosen talent who immerses themselves in the company and makes a positive impact!

salary: $27 - $31 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Support and partner with the site's Head Accountant providing your accounting skills as the company navigates through change and growth due to being purchased by a Private Equity Firm

• Utilize your exceptional Excel skills, system skills, and accounting software skills daily

• Review and process a high volume of vendor invoices

• Manage three-way matching prociess

• Code invoices for proper general ledger account allocation

• Maintain the proper approvals of invoices to initiate payment

• Prepare payments via check, ACH, or wire transfer

• Maintain and keep up-to-date information on vendor accounts

• Generate accounts receivable invoices

• Record and post cash payments

• Connect with commercial clientele on past-due invoices

• Conduct credit checks, monitor credit limits, and update client portfolio system records with the most recent info

• Support month-end activity

• Prepare adjusting journal entries and accruals

• Prepare bank and general account reconciliations

• Review fixed assets and make sure depreciation is accounted for

• Identify areas of process improvement and work closely with the Lead Accountant to implement those changes

• Evolve and take on additional accounting responsibilities as the position evolves from a 2 plant operation to a multi-national plant operation

• May have the opportunity to dive into Cost Accounting and work on special projects for the PE Firm

• Support external audit

• Support tax preparation processes

Skills

• Excel Pivot Tables (2 years of experience is required)

• Accounting Coursework (2 years of experience is required)

• Accounts Receivable

• Accounts Payable (2 years of experience is required)

• GAAP

• Reconciliation

• Inventory Management

• Cost Accounting

• Entrepreneurial Spirit

• Change Management

• Growth Mentality

• Accounting Software Systems

• Onsite 100 percent of the time (1 year of experience is required)

• Accountability

• Organizational Skills

• Process Improvement

• Fixed Assets

• Account Reconciliation

• Bank Reconciliations

• Journal Entries

• General Ledger

• General Accounting and Finance Skills

• Month-End Close

• Great Plains

• Three way invoice matching (2 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year

• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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