Accounts Payable Accountant

Accounts Payable / Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper

Location: Minnetonka, MN (Hybrid)
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Compensation: $52,000 - $70,000/year

Position Overview

A growing construction and real estate organization is seeking an Accounts Payable / Staff Accountant to help support day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. This role will primarily focus on managing a high volume of employee credit card transactions, expense documentation, and job cost allocation while also assisting with general bookkeeping and accounting functions.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment where processes are still being developed. This person will play a key role in improving accounting workflows, strengthening controls, and ensuring accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

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• Reconcile and manage company credit card accounts, including a high volume of American Express transactions.
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• Investigate and resolve missing receipts, coding discrepancies, and outstanding expense documentation.
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• Communicate with employees and field personnel to collect receipts and supporting documentation.
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• Accurately allocate expenses to the appropriate projects, jobs, and cost centers.
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• Review transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
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• Process vendor invoices and support the accounts payable function as needed.
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Accounting & Bookkeeping

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• Perform general bookkeeping activities and maintain accurate financial records.
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• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end accounting tasks.
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• Process incoming mail and distribute financial documents appropriately.
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• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
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• Support ongoing accounting and administrative projects as assigned.
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Process Improvement

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• Help establish and document accounting procedures and best practices.
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• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting, and internal controls.
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• Collaborate with leadership to build scalable accounting processes as the organization continues to grow.
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• Operate independently and effectively in an environment with evolving systems and procedures.
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Qualifications

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• 2+ years of Accounts Payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting experience.
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• Experience reconciling credit card accounts and managing employee expenses.
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• Strong attention to detail and investigative/problem-solving skills.
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• Ability to follow up professionally with employees and vendors to obtain missing information.
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• Experience coding expenses and allocating costs to projects or jobs preferred.
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
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• Self-starter who thrives in a smaller company environment with limited established processes.
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• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
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Preferred Experience

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• Construction, real estate, property management, or project-based accounting experience.
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• Job costing experience.
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• Experience helping develop accounting procedures and internal processes.
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What Success Looks Like

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• Credit card transactions are reconciled accurately and on time.
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• Missing receipts and expense documentation are proactively tracked down and resolved.
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• Expenses are properly coded to the correct jobs and projects.
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• Accounting records remain organized, accurate, and audit-ready.
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• New processes and controls are implemented to support the company's continued growth.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys both the transactional side of accounting and the opportunity to help shape processes within a growing organization.