Accounting Assistant Minneapolis, MN

Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a wholesale distribution organization in Golden Valley, Minnesota. This Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate records, assisting with payables and receivables, and helping keep accounting processes organized and timely. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with transaction details, reconciling accounts, and using Quick Books to support a high-volume accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices with accuracy, assign appropriate coding, and prepare items for timely payment
• Record incoming customer payments, monitor outstanding balances, and help maintain current receivable records
• Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and support accurate financial reporting
• Maintain accounting data in Quick Books and update records to reflect daily transaction activity
• Review financial documents for completeness, resolve routine issues, and follow up on missing or unclear information
• Assist with general accounting support tasks to keep workflows efficient and documentation well organized