Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Red-E-LL; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Red E, LLC in Fargo, ND is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Specialist to support accounting and payroll operations, including accounts receivable, payroll processing, and credit card reconciliations. This role collaborates across departments to ensure accurate financial and payroll processes.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting or related field, relevant experience, proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office 365, and a detail-oriented, confidential approach.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, or related experience required.
• Experience using accounting software; QuickBooks Online experience preferred.
• Experience processing payroll and maintaining payroll records preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and business software applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional composure when working with sensitive payroll and financial information.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and work ethic.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with CRM systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment application, collections, customer refunds, and account maintenance.
• Monitor customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Process and administer payroll, ensuring accurate and timely pay for team members.
• Maintain payroll records and assist with payroll reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Administer company credit card accounts, including reconciliations, expense coding, documentation collection, and policy compliance.
• Support monthly account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams regarding account inquiries, order status, and inventory availability.
• Provide administrative support and assist with operational and departmental needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and support efficient business operations.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high-quality standard.
• Maintain accurate and organized work practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office 365

CRM systems

Job description

The Accounting & Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting Red E's accounting and payroll operations. This role focuses on accounts receivable management, payroll processing and administration, credit card reconciliation, month-end accounting support, customer account maintenance, and administrative coordination.

This role works collaboratively across departments to ensure financial and payroll processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment application, collections, customer refunds, and account maintenance.
• Monitor customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Process and administer payroll, ensuring accurate and timely pay for team members.
• Maintain payroll records and assist with payroll reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Administer company credit card accounts, including reconciliations, expense coding, documentation collection, and policy compliance.
• Support monthly account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams regarding account inquiries, order status, and inventory availability.
• Provide administrative support and assist with operational and departmental needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and support efficient business operations.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high-quality standard.
• Maintain accurate and organized work practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment.

Who We're Looking For

This role is designed for someone who enjoys accounting, payroll administration, and supporting business operations through accurate financial processes and excellent service. You will work alongside a team focused on delivering high-quality results while supporting both customers and fellow team members.

We're looking for someone who takes initiative, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is committed to producing high-quality work. This role requires someone who is dependable, adaptable, and able to take ownership of responsibilities while contributing to a team environment.

This role offers the opportunity to develop accounting and payroll expertise while making a meaningful impact on the overall success of the organization.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, or related experience required.
• Experience using accounting software; QuickBooks Online experience preferred.
• Experience processing payroll and maintaining payroll records preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and business software applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional composure when working with sensitive payroll and financial information.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and work ethic.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with CRM systems is preferred.

Why This Role Matters

Accurate financial records and payroll administration are critical to supporting Red E's team members, customers, and continued growth. The Accounting & Payroll Specialist helps ensure team members are paid accurately and on time, financial transactions are handled properly, and business operations run smoothly across the organization.

Red E offers more than a job, this role is an opportunity to be part of helping farmers feed the world. By supporting critical accounting and payroll functions, this role contributes to a team that is committed to excellence and making a difference every day.

Who We Are

Red E, LLC is a Fargo, North Dakota Engineering based company that specializes in the development, sales and service of specialty products for agricultural equipment. As a fully integrated company with over 45 team members, we utilize the latest tools and technology to provide value added parts and services to farmers around the world.

Red E has seen incredible growth in its 13-year history with notable achievements including No. 923 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, No. 1962 in 2023 , and the 2023 Small Business Persons of the Year for the state of North Dakota.

Red E offers more than a job, it's an opportunity to be part of helping farmers feed the world. Be a part of a team that is ringing the bell of excellence and making a difference every day!

How We're Different

Plain and simple, it's our culture and drive for excellence. We are a closely knit team that strives for being the best that we can be. In fact, a recent team member survey about our culture revealed key words like Family, Caring, Genuine, Team Focused, Collaborative, and Hard Working. We value and prioritize in-person collaboration at the office. We strive to focus in the following 4 key areas to create an excellent workplace:

• Leadership: Be the best example through servant leadership. Allowing others to feel a sense of ownership and pride in what they do.
• Purpose: Understand what we do and why we do it. Truly know we are making a difference and helping farmers feed people around the world. Constantly strive to bring the best services and products to the marketplace.
• Opportunity: Continual improvement while looking for new products and services that make a difference in people's lives.
• Growth: If we aren't growing, we aren't winning.

In addition to awesome co-workers and a great company culture, Red E provides eligible team members with:

• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plan options.
• Life and Disability Insurance Plan options.
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.