Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk

at  Ascend Career Services

JOB OPPORTUNITY: BOOKKEEPER/ ACCOUNTING CLERK FOR EICKHOF COLUMBARIA INC.

Location: 1200 Bruce Street, Crookston, MN 56716
Position Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7 AM-5:30 PM.
Salary: $22-$25/ hour

BENEFITS:

• Paid time off (accrue 80 hours in first year, 110 hours in second year)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 3% employer 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• 40 hours of unpaid time off per year

Responsibilities: As a bookkeeper, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth financial operations of our company. Your responsibilities will include:

• Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP): Process invoices, track payments, and manage vendor accounts.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of financial transactions using accounting software.
• Bank Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Payroll Processing: Ensure timely and accurate payroll for employees.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Compliance: Stay up-to-date with tax regulations and ensure compliance.

Qualifications: We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Associate Degree in Accounting and 3 years of relevant experience: Candidates with an Associate Degree in accounting or a related field are encouraged to apply. However, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Extensive experience with data entry, record keeping, and computer operation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and especially Excel.
• Proficient in the use of accounting software (QuickBooks Enterprise) for record-keeping, producing reports, file maintenance, and follow-up.
• Familiarity with Avalara (sales tax), Bill.com (payables), GUSTO (payroll), TSheets Worldwide (time-keeping), MONDAY (project management).
• Detail Oriented and Organized
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work in fast-paced situations when necessary.

Company Overview: Eickhof Columbaria has spent over 35 years developing a better way to engineer, design, and fabricate columbaria. Columbaria are above-ground granite structures for the final resting place of cremated remains. We have an attitude that fosters a company culture of constant improvement and that attitude, along with our experience, is the reason we have columbaria in nearly all 50 states.

• Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP): Process invoices, track payments, and manage vendor accounts.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of financial transactions using accounting software.
• Bank Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Payroll Processing: Ensure timely and accurate payroll for employees.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Compliance: Stay up-to-date with tax regulations and ensure compliance