Accountant - Entry Level

Description We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented entry-level accounting team member to support finance operations for a printing and publishing environment in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to build hands-on experience across payables, receivables, and general accounting support while working closely with internal teams. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling high-volume transactional tasks, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to smooth day-to-day financial processes.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming invoices for accuracy, organize them for processing, and prepare batches for timely payment activities.

- Process employee expense submissions and confirm supporting documentation is complete and aligned with company guidelines.

- Prepare, record, and distribute payments, including handling check processing and coordinating urgent payment requests when needed.

- Manage accounts receivable support by creating customer invoices, updating records, and following through on routine billing activities.

- Investigate and help resolve accounts payable discrepancies by communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders.

- Maintain orderly financial documentation by sorting, copying, filing, and tracking invoices, checks, and related accounting records.

- Distribute department mail and correspondence, ensuring incoming items are routed promptly to the appropriate team members.

- Assist with audit preparation and provide documentation support for internal reviews and external audit requests.

- Deliver administrative and clerical assistance to AP, AR, and Finance teams while completing additional accounting-related assignments as needed. Requirements - Hands-on knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

- Experience entering financial data with accuracy and strong attention to detail.

- Familiarity with basic accounting entries and transactional recordkeeping.

- Ability to work effectively with Microsoft Excel for tracking, organizing, and reviewing data.

- Understanding of job cost concepts and their use in accounting support activities.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven setting.

- Clear communication skills and a detail-oriented approach when supporting internal business partners.

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