Vexilar
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The General Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and performing a variety of hands‑on, daily accounting functions across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and reconciliations. This role is crucial to the timely and accurate financial closing process and requires a detail‑oriented professional with strong system proficiency and the ability to provide occasional customer support related to invoicing and payments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
General Ledger (GL) (30%)
Perform month‑end and year‑end closing procedures, including the preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and intercompany transactions. Conduct monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, including all major accounts such as prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other asset/liability accounts. Execute all credit card reconciliations, ensuring transactions are properly coded, documented with receipts, and reconciled to the general ledger promptly. Accounts Payable (AP) (25%)
Manage the full‑cycle Accounts Payable process, including reviewing invoices for proper authorization, coding, and entry into the accounting system. Process vendor payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers) accurately and timely, ensuring adherence to payment terms and internal controls. Maintain organized vendor files and manage the annual preparation of 1099 forms. Respond to all vendor inquiries regarding payment status and invoice discrepancies. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Customer Support (45%)
Process and apply customer payments accurately against outstanding invoices within the accounting system. Monitor Accounts Receivable aging reports and perform soft collection activities (email, phone calls) to ensure timely payment from customers. Reconcile the AR sub‑ledger to the General Ledger monthly. Provide direct support to the Customer Service/Inside Sales team by researching and resolving customer billing, invoice, and payment discrepancies. Required Qualifications & Experience
2+ years of progressive experience in a general accounting role with hands‑on responsibilities in GL, AP, and AR. Proven expertise in performing account reconciliations, specifically complex bank and credit card reconciliations. Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). ERP System Proficiency – Must have hands‑on, working experience with one or more major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data manipulation). Demonstrated ability to handle customer or vendor inquiries with professionalism and a customer‑service mindset. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Legal right to work in the United States and commute to our onsite location in Bloomington, MN. Preferred Experience
Previous experience and working knowledge with Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or Oracle NetSuite. CPA Certification or progress toward certification. Health (Medical, Vision, Dental), Life/AD&D Insurance, and time‑off benefits. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Bloomington, MN $75,280.00–$112,920.00
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General Ledger (GL) (30%)
Perform month‑end and year‑end closing procedures, including the preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and intercompany transactions. Conduct monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, including all major accounts such as prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other asset/liability accounts. Execute all credit card reconciliations, ensuring transactions are properly coded, documented with receipts, and reconciled to the general ledger promptly. Accounts Payable (AP) (25%)
Manage the full‑cycle Accounts Payable process, including reviewing invoices for proper authorization, coding, and entry into the accounting system. Process vendor payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers) accurately and timely, ensuring adherence to payment terms and internal controls. Maintain organized vendor files and manage the annual preparation of 1099 forms. Respond to all vendor inquiries regarding payment status and invoice discrepancies. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Customer Support (45%)
Process and apply customer payments accurately against outstanding invoices within the accounting system. Monitor Accounts Receivable aging reports and perform soft collection activities (email, phone calls) to ensure timely payment from customers. Reconcile the AR sub‑ledger to the General Ledger monthly. Provide direct support to the Customer Service/Inside Sales team by researching and resolving customer billing, invoice, and payment discrepancies. Required Qualifications & Experience
2+ years of progressive experience in a general accounting role with hands‑on responsibilities in GL, AP, and AR. Proven expertise in performing account reconciliations, specifically complex bank and credit card reconciliations. Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). ERP System Proficiency – Must have hands‑on, working experience with one or more major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data manipulation). Demonstrated ability to handle customer or vendor inquiries with professionalism and a customer‑service mindset. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Legal right to work in the United States and commute to our onsite location in Bloomington, MN. Preferred Experience
Previous experience and working knowledge with Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or Oracle NetSuite. CPA Certification or progress toward certification. Health (Medical, Vision, Dental), Life/AD&D Insurance, and time‑off benefits. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Bloomington, MN $75,280.00–$112,920.00
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