Accounting Assistant — Growth, Benefits & Impact

With limited; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid Holiday

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ShipRock Management is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our finance team. This full-time on-site role supports the Accountant and Office Manager through accurate data entry, invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, and bank reconciliations.

You will help prepare monthly and annual financial reports, track expenses, maintain filing systems, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Office; experience with Google Docs.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Data Entry: Enter financial transactions into accounting software and maintain records.
• Accounts Payable: Process invoices, match PO to invoices, and prepare checks.
• Accounts Receivable: Assist with billing, send invoices, and follow up on receivables.
• Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Help prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Expense Tracking: Monitor and document company expenses.
• Filing and Documentation: Maintain organized financial filing systems.
• Support: Provide admin support to Accountant and Office Manager.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

QuickBooks & Office

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Google Docs

Job description

ShipRock Management is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our finance team. This full-time on-site role supports the Accountant and Office Manager through accurate data entry, invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, and bank reconciliations.

You will help prepare monthly and annual financial reports, track expenses, maintain filing systems, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.