Senior Accounting Specialist

AIGS

Senior Accounting Specialist

South Saint Paul, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Senior Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing all accounting functions, overseeing financial operations, and supporting payroll processing and select HR activities. This role ensures accuracy in financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance while working collaboratively across departments to maintain efficiency and streamline key processes. Responsibilities: General Accounting & Financial Management: • Participate in full-cycle accounting functions, including posting, maintenance, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts. • Process monthly journal entries for depreciation, accrued expenses, and prepaid expenses. • Manage AR/AP functions, including collections activities and escalation of delinquent accounts. • Calculate monthly commission payments and accruals. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and assist in month-end close procedures. • Prepare documentation for bank reporting and tax filing. • Maintain and process bank wire payments, check runs, and cash flow reports. • Resolve discrepancies with bank and other GL ledger balances. Order Entry **Backup Support & Invoice Processing: ** • Enter customer orders promptly, ensuring accuracy prior to system input. • Process shipping and work order paperwork to drive customer invoicing. • Process receiving paperwork to drive the vendor payment process. • Complete comparative open order reports on a daily basis. • Expedite reports and manage pick ticket printing and backorders. Inventory & Receiving Management: • Oversee inventory adjustments and receiving procedures within Sage Software. • Match vendor invoices with receiving packing lists and reconcile pre-paid inventory accounts. • Build/unbuild kits as necessary to maintain accurate inventory tracking. HR & Payroll Administration: • Assist with payroll entry and processing to ensure timely and accurate compensation. • Maintain employee time tracking records and verify payroll-related documentation. • Support minor HR functions such as employee record-keeping, compliance assistance, and benefits coordination. • Help facilitate onboarding documentation for new hires. Compliance & Operational Coordination: • Assist in developing and maintaining accounting principles and procedures. • Support leadership with the Sage system organization and financial reporting. • Attend weekly ITN meetings and semi-weekly production meetings. Cross-Department Collaboration & Communication: • Work closely with internal teams to ensure efficient financial, operational, and HR workflows. • Provide temporary coverage for other business needs as assigned. • Maintain scanning, filing, and occasional phone coverage responsibilities. Qualifications: • Minimum five years' experience managing general ledger and AP/AR activities. • Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. • Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP formulas. • Experience with Sage or other equivalent ERP platforms. • Proficiency in month-end close procedures and account reconciliations. • Payroll entry experience preferred. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to handle confidential payroll and HR information with discretion and professionalism. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Compensation: $40,000 - $70,000 Annual

    • General Accounting & Financial Management: • Participate in full-cycle accounting functions, including posting, maintenance, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts. • Process monthly journal entries for depreciation, accrued expenses, and prepaid expenses. • Manage AR/AP functions, including collections activities and escalation of delinquent accounts. • Calculate monthly commission payments and accruals. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and assist in month-end close procedures. • Prepare documentation for bank reporting and tax filing. • Maintain and process bank wire payments, check runs, and cash flow reports. • Resolve discrepancies with bank and other GL ledger balances.Order Entry Backup Support & Invoice Processing: • Enter customer orders promptly, ensuring accuracy prior to system input. • Process shipping and work order paperwork to drive customer invoicing. • Process receiving paperwork to drive the vendor payment process. • Complete comparative open order reports on a daily basis. • Expedite reports and manage pick ticket printing and backorders.Inventory & Receiving Management: • Oversee inventory adjustments and receiving procedures within Sage Software. • Match vendor invoices with receiving packing lists and reconcile pre-paid inventory accounts. • Build/unbuild kits as necessary to maintain accurate inventory tracking.HR & Payroll Administration: • Assist with payroll entry and processing to ensure timely and accurate compensation. • Maintain employee time tracking records and verify payroll-related documentation. • Support minor HR functions such as employee record-keeping, compliance assistance, and benefits coordination. • Help facilitate onboarding documentation for new hires.Compliance & Operational Coordination: • Assist in developing and maintaining accounting principles and procedures. • Support leadership with the Sage system organization and financial reporting. • Attend weekly ITN meetings and semi-weekly production meetings.Cross-Department Collaboration & Communication: • Work closely with internal teams to ensure efficient financial, operational, and HR workflows. • Provide temporary coverage for other business needs as assigned. • Maintain scanning, filing, and occasional phone coverage responsibilities.

  • Compensation
    $40,000-$70,000 per year