Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

RFA Engineering ( is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our accounting team. This position is ideal for recent graduates or individuals early in their accounting careers who are eager to apply their education in a practical setting.  This Accountant will assist with financial reporting, data entry, account reconciliation, and other essential accounting functions.

This position is mainly in-person, but occasional remote working may be acceptable.

This is a full-time position with normal first shift work hours.

Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant will support daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll and timesheet processing, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and recordkeeping. This role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and processing of invoices, accounts payable, and employee expense reports
• Process weekly employee timesheet data
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of employee payroll
• Enter and maintain accurate financial records in accounting systems
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Support internal audits and financial reporting activities
• Help maintain organized documentation and filing systems
• Collaborate with team members to support accounting and administrative projects
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with accounting software is a plus (such as NetSuite, MS Dynamics, or similar)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $50,000-$70,000 – Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly