Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Specialist

Plymouth, MN (Hybrid)
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 + Benefits

This position offers the opportunity to become a key contributor within a collaborative and growing organization that serves healthcare providers across the United States and internationally. The Accounting Specialist will support a wide range of accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash application, reconciliations, expense reporting, tax administration, and financial process support.

The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on accounting work, has strong attention to detail, and is comfortable managing recurring financial processes while partnering with internal stakeholders and an outsourced accounting and payroll provider.

Position Overview

The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across accounting processes. This role combines transactional accounting responsibilities with opportunities to improve processes, maintain financial records, support tax compliance efforts, and contribute to the company's continued growth.

This position offers long-term growth potential as the organization expands and continues to build its internal accounting capabilities.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable & Cash Management

• Process and maintain customer invoices and accounts receivable records
• Apply customer payments and reconcile incoming cash against outstanding invoices
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, credit issues, and billing questions
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support collection efforts as needed
• Maintain accurate customer account information within the ERP system

Accounts Payable & Financial Operations

• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Reconcile and manage company credit card transactions
• Assist with month-end close activities and supporting documentation
• Review employee expense reports for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance
• Support financial reporting and data accuracy across accounting systems

Tax & Compliance Support

• Maintain tax-exempt certificates and supporting documentation
• Assist with sales and use tax administration and recordkeeping
• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with company policies

Account Administration & Process Improvement

• Support onboarding of new customer accounts
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer master data
• Partner with the organization's outsourced accounting and payroll provider to ensure smooth financial operations
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and efficiencies

Administrative & Team Support

• Assist with document management, filing, and record retention
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information
• Contribute positively within a small, collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting experience
• Experience working within an ERP or accounting software platform
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, Dynamics 365, or a similar ERP platform
• Cash application and account reconciliation experience
• Exposure to sales and use tax processes
• Experience reviewing employee expense reports
• Experience supporting outsourced accounting or payroll relationships
• Experience within a regulated or healthcare-related environment is a plus

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a stable and growing organization with an expanding presence in its industry
• Broad exposure to multiple accounting functions
• Opportunity to make a visible impact within a lean, collaborative team
• Growth potential as the accounting function continues to evolve
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Plymouth-based position with some schedule flexibility available