Accounts Payable – Accounting Assistant

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Accounts Payable – Accounting Assistant

Waite Park, Minnesota

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Full Time Temp to Hire

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$ 35,000 - $ 55,000 per year

Waite Park, Minnesota

Full Time Temp to Hire

$ 35,000 - $ 55,000 per year

June 02, 2025

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Job ID: 1419691SYFIN-MIN_1748897765

June 02, 2025

Job ID: 1419691SYFIN-MIN_1748897765

Job Summary

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Essential Job Duties

Accounts Payable

  • Enter vendor bills daily, coded to either the general ledger or a specific project.

  • Submit bills for review and approval by the Project Manager (via email or in person).

  • Prepare an "Open Payables" report weekly for check runs (usually Fridays), and get Controller approval before issuing checks.

  • Process weekly check runs for multiple entities.

  • Send lien waivers to vendors by email or fax.

  • File all supporting documents (e.g., pay applications and signed waivers) in the project files.

Credit Cards

  • Process credit card expenses weekly by entering them into the accounting software as journal entries.

  • Book charges to either the general ledger or project-specific codes.

Phones

  • Answer incoming calls and either direct them to the right person or provide helpful information to clients.

Additional Administrative Tasks

  • Manage vehicle/fleet registration and titles (DVM).

  • Handle sales tax tasks.

  • Assist with subcontracts and purchase orders.

  • Submit and track project permits.

  • Assist with 1099 forms at year-end.

Secondary Job Duties

Billing Support

  • Serve as backup for billing, due on the 20th and 25th of each month. This includes generating invoices through Horizon, AIA documents, or client portals.

  • Help follow up with clients on overdue payments.

Project Setup and Closure

  • Assist with setting up and closing projects in the accounting system.

Payroll (ViewPoint Spectrum)

  • Be a backup for weekly payroll, including certified payroll.

  • Make necessary adjustments when errors are found.


Qualifications

Education

  • Associate degree in Accounting, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting role preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Understaning of AIA billing would be a bonus
  • Customer Service: Understand how to assess customer needs and maintain high service standards.

  • Administrative Skills: Knowledge of office procedures, file management, word processing, and document handling.

  • Math Skills: Comfortable with basic and advanced math, including statistics.

  • Accounting Knowledge: Understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and reporting methods.

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About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

We look forward to working with you.

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