Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a manufacturing organization in Blaine, Minnesota. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating payroll activities, and helping ensure smooth month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and compliance reporting, along with a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies and improving accuracy.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records to support reliable reporting and informed business decisions.
• Process bi-weekly payroll, track vacation balances, and help manage employee onboarding-related administrative tasks.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and balance sheet accounts while identifying and correcting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support monthly and annual close activities by preparing reconciliations, reviewing general ledger activity, and assisting with financial reporting accuracy.
• Handle accounts payable functions, including invoice coding, payment processing, issue resolution, and document management.
• Partner with purchasing and customer service teams to ensure purchase orders, customer invoices, and related transactions are recorded promptly and correctly.
• Monitor accounts receivable by applying cash, following up on outstanding balances, managing collections efforts, and reviewing credit information for new customers.
• Prepare and submit required filings such as sales and use tax returns, 1099 reporting, and other compliance-related documentation.
• Review employee expense submissions, process approved reimbursements, and maintain organized financial records for audit readiness.
• Assist with special projects, audits, and other administrative or accounting tasks as needed.• Experience in bookkeeping within a manufacturing or similarly fast-paced business environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry processing.
• Proven ability to complete bank and account reconciliations accurately and investigate variances effectively.
• Payroll processing experience, including familiarity with ADP or a comparable payroll platform.
• Understanding of collections procedures, cash application, and customer account follow-up.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially spreadsheet-based analysis.