Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Accounting Clerk | CFS

The Tone:
This is a full-time Accounting Clerk role at CFS, located in Plymouth, MN, operating on a hybrid model. The company is a growing and respected organization seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their finance team. This role is crucial for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the financial department. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a team that values precision and collaboration.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: Hybrid, Plymouth, MN
• Pay: $20–$26 hourly
• Team: Part of the finance team
• Mission: This person ensures accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and maintenance of financial records.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Word, accounting software, Dynamics, NetSuite, QuickBooks

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process vendor invoices to ensure timely and accurate payments and manage customer invoicing, payments, and account adjustments.
• Data Entry & Record Maintenance: Accurately enter financial transactions into the accounting system and maintain organized electronic and physical accounting records.
• Reconciliations & Financial Support: Assist with bank, credit card, and other account reconciliations, supporting month-end closing activities and reporting processes.
• Administrative & Team Support: Respond professionally to vendor and customer inquiries and provide general administrative support for finance team projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High school diploma or equivalent required, with a basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience: 1+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general clerical experience preferred. An Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is also preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, along with the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Bonus: Experience with ERP or accounting systems like Dynamics, NetSuite, or QuickBooks. Strong data entry, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment, coupled with strong problem-solving skills and a customer service mindset.