Accounting Assistant - Entry Level!

Ledgent Finance & Accounting
  • Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • $23–$25 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

Accounting Assistant

Onsite | Temp to Hire | $23-$25/hr

Join a growing team where your work makes an impact!

We are working with a client who is looking for a detail-focused Accounting Assistant who enjoys keeping things organized, solving problems, and supporting a fast-paced business. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who wants hands-on experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end activities, and financial reporting while working closely with company leadership!

What You'll Do

  • Process invoices, payments, and vendor records
  • Create customer invoices and apply cash receipts
  • Support collections and maintain customer account balances
  • Assist with reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
  • Prepare reports and analyze financial data
  • Identify ways to improve processes and increase efficiency
  • Support special projects and day-to-day finance operations

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, AP, or AR experience
  • Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Bonus Points

  • ERP experience (especially Sage X3)
  • Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close
  • Interest in automation and process improvements

If you're looking for a role that offers growth, variety, and the chance to build your accounting career, we'd love to hear from you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMinnetonka, Minnesota
Salary$23–$25 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Bookkeepingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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