Accounting Assistant - Entry Level!

Ledgent; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join a growing team in Minnetonka, MN. This onsite, temp-to-hire position offers hands-on experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end activities, and financial reporting while collaborating with company leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, 1–3 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals to support a fast-paced finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, AP, or AR experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, and vendor records
• Create customer invoices and apply cash receipts
• Support collections and maintain customer account balances
• Assist with reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
• Prepare reports and analyze financial data
• Identify ways to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Support special projects and day-to-day finance operations

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Join a growing team where your work makes an impact!

We are working with a client who is looking for a detail-focused Accounting Assistant who enjoys keeping things organized, solving problems, and supporting a fast-paced business. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who wants hands-on experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end activities, and financial reporting while working closely with company leadership!

What You'll Do

Accounting Assistant

Onsite | Temp to Hire | $23-$25/hr

We are working with a client who is looking for a detail-focused Accounting Assistant who enjoys keeping things organized, solving problems, and supporting a fast-paced business. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who wants hands-on experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end activities, and financial reporting while working closely with company leadership!

• Process invoices, payments, and vendor records
• Create customer invoices and apply cash receipts
• Support collections and maintain customer account balances
• Assist with reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
• Prepare reports and analyze financial data
• Identify ways to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Support special projects and day-to-day finance operations

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, AP, or AR experience
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Bonus Points

• ERP experience (especially Sage X3)
• Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close
• Interest in automation and process improvements

If you're looking for a role that offers growth, variety, and the chance to build your accounting career, we'd love to hear from you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.