Accounting Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to support core financial operations for a service-focused organization in Lakeville, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate records, and help keep billing and cash flow processes running smoothly. The role offers an opportunity to contribute across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and other essential accounting functions in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate timely payment activities to maintain accurate accounts payable records.
• Monitor incoming payments, apply cash receipts, and follow up on outstanding balances to support efficient accounts receivable operations.
• Prepare customer invoices and billing adjustments while ensuring charges are entered correctly and aligned with internal records.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and subledgers by researching discrepancies and resolving variances in a timely manner.
• Assist with routine accounting tasks, including journal entry support, transaction review, and maintenance of organized financial documentation.
• Review financial data for completeness and accuracy, helping to strengthen reporting reliability and daily accounting controls.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to answer accounting-related questions and provide updates on payment, billing, and reconciliation activity.• Experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities in an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of billing processes, invoice review, payment application, and account maintenance.
• Ability to perform account reconciliations accurately and investigate discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with core accounting procedures and day-to-day transactional accounting support.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently.
• Proficiency in financial recordkeeping and comfort working with accounting systems and spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and resolving account issues.