Accounting Associate

Title : Accounting Associate
Location : Detroit Lakes, MN
Job Type : Direct Hire or Contract-to-Hire
Compensation : $23-26/hr
Industry: Human resources and payroll services industry
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About the Role
We are partnering with a well-established organization in the professional services industry to identify an Accounting Associate to support their on-site accounting team. This opportunity offers hands-on accounting experience during a critical business period, with potential for longer-term placement based on performance, skill alignment, and business needs.
This role will play an important part in maintaining operational continuity while the organization prepares for its annual audit and completes its transition to a new accounting system. Job Description
The Accounting Associate will provide day-to-day accounting support, primarily focused on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash-related activities. Most work will be completed using Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains).
Core Responsibilities include:
Accounts Payable

• Enter vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Issue checks and support payment processing
• Perform credit card reconciliations

Accounts Receivable

• Reconcile and monitor customer accounts
• Prepare invoices, including background check billing

Bank Deposits

• Prepare deposit slips
• Enter nonaccounts receivable cash receipts

Additional Responsibilities (based on skill set)

• Assist with general ledger reporting and analysis
• Prepare general journal entries
• Record cash management entries
• Support bank reconciliations, including research and issue resolution
• Assist with special projects, including accounting software implementation

Qualifications
Required

• Prior accounting experience with hands-on AP and AR responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in an on-site environment
• Comfort supporting a team during periods of high activity and change

Preferred

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)
• Exposure to general ledger activities and reconciliations
• Experience supporting audits or system implementations

Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your familys needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once weve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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