<p>We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a wholesale distribution business in New Hope, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will oversee core transactional accounting activities, including receivables, payables, billing, reconciliations, and inventory-related entries across multiple company locations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, solid communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume accounting environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage full-cycle transactional accounting for the headquarters operation and assigned regional entities, ensuring work aligns with established accounting standards and internal procedures.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute customer invoices on a daily basis, then accurately record incoming payments from checks, cash, credit cards, and other accepted payment methods.</p><p>• Support accounts receivable operations by maintaining customer tax exemption documentation, processing lien waiver requests, assisting with credit applications, and following up on outstanding balances.</p><p>• Handle accounts payable activities by entering purchase-related invoices through three-way matching, recording non-inventory vendor invoices, and organizing weekly payment runs.</p><p>• Reconcile company credit card activity, assign proper expense coding, and process payments in a timely manner.</p><p>• Record automatic disbursements and maintain accurate accounting entries within Sage 100 and related financial systems.</p><p>• Assist with inventory accounting tasks, including participation in physical inventory counts conducted during mid-year and year-end periods.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end close by issuing customer statements, reviewing open order and payables reports, and helping resolve balance sheet variances.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams and the controller to address accounting questions, improve accuracy, and support special projects as business needs arise.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Lead Accounts Receivable Specialist to support receivables operations for a Long-term Contract opportunity based in Blaine, Minnesota. This role combines hands-on cash application work, commercial collections, and account research to help maintain accurate balances and steady payment activity. The position works closely with internal sales and distribution partners while delivering responsive service to customers and supporting month-end accounting needs. After initial training, the role follows a hybrid schedule with one in-office day each week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead weekly cash application activities, including posting incoming check and card payments and ensuring receipts are applied accurately and on time.</p><p>• Investigate unapplied cash, short payments, and account variances, then resolve outstanding issues to keep customer ledgers current.</p><p>• Manage a portfolio of overdue commercial accounts by conducting consistent follow-up and promoting timely collection of outstanding balances.</p><p>• Collaborate with branch sales teams and distribution center contacts to address payment concerns, remove obstacles, and support positive customer relationships.</p><p>• Perform detailed account research related to returns, deductions, and billing disputes so open items can be cleared efficiently.</p><p>• Review customer balances and credit-held orders to help confirm account accuracy and support timely order release decisions.</p><p>• Prepare receivables aging reports, customer statements, and clear account notes to provide visibility into payment status and collection activity.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end close tasks and identify opportunities to improve accounts receivable workflows and overall process efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.</p>