accounts receivable analyst.

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 company is consolidating their shared services accounting functions to their St. Paul hub.  Thus, this opening is due to GROWTH!  This position will focus on Accounts Receivable and Analyst work.  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: $28 - $32 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Support and partner with the site's Accounting Supervisor-providing your accounts receivable, accounting, analytical, and data analytics skills as the company continues the transformation to shared service hubs across the US.  The company is in growth and process improvement mode due to being purchased by a Private Equity Firm a few years back

• Utilize your exceptional Excel skills, system skills, and accounting software skills daily
• Review and process a high volume of vendor invoices
• 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 (2 years of experience is required)

Accounts Payable

GAAP

Reconciliation

Inventory Management

Cost Accounting

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Changement Management

Growth Mentality

Accounting Software Systems

Onsite 100 percent of the time

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

Qualifications

Years of experience: 2 years

Experience level: Entry Level

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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: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.