Accounting Associate I

CWMF is a family-owned manufacturer of asphalt plant equipment based in the St. Cloud area since 1968. Experiencing significant growth over the past five years, CWMF is rapidly becoming a sought-after workplace. We pride ourselves on offering one of the best benefit packages in the area, including having every other Friday off to support work-life balance!

Overview

The Accounting Associate I is responsible for a variety of accounting duties and may specialize in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or Payroll with ERP software. The position requires a basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, accuracy and detail oriented usually involving complex and confidential data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary focus on Accounts payable.
• Enter weekly AP invoices, verify with packing slips and PO receipts.
• Process weekly AP check payments or ACH payments.
• Review and Reconcile AP aging reports monthly and contact vendors as needed.
• Gather and maintain AP required documents (W9 and COI)
• Process monthly credit card statements and expense reporting (Certify)
• May assist with Processing cash receipts.
• Reconcile GL accounts as necessary.
• Answer accounting questions by researching data.
• Assist with month-end processes.
• Perform various administrative and clerical tasks such as scan, print, copy, mail.
• Order office and breakroom supplies as needed.
• Some receptionist-type duties such as answering phone, greet guests, etc.
• Perform other office duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting, finance or related field – Required
• Bachelors degree in accounting – Preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience in accounts payable
• Excellent computer systems experience – Required ERP Systems - Preferred

Required Job Skills

• Excellent investigative and auditing skills
• Fluent data entry skills
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Maintains confidentiality of all financial records
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

Judgement and Decision Making

• Demonstrates good judgment and reasoning when investigating and solving problems.
• Demonstrates good judgment in respecting the confidentiality of company information.
• Seeks guidance and direction in the performance of responsibilities and duties when necessary.

Relationships with Others

• Works well with the Department Manager and all others in positions of authority.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment.
• Promotes a high degree of morale and spirit of motivation within the company and its departments. This includes the degree of cooperation, communication and coordination between department managers and coworkers.
• Demonstrates ability to tactfully handle difficult situations.

Planning and Time Utilization

• Consistently recognizes and deals with priorities.
• Demonstrates an ability to multi-task under various environments.

Initiative

• Performs most duties in an independent manner with minimal direction and supervision.
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Waite Park, MN 56387 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waite Park, MN 56387: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $68,000