Entry Level Accounting Specialist (Finance)

Job Description
Accounting Specialist
Plymouth, MN (Hybrid)
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
Reconcile and manage company credit card transactions
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
Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; 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
~ 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 supporting outsourced accounting or payroll relationships
Broad exposure to multiple accounting functions
Growth potential as the accounting function continues to evolve