Accounting Associate

Modern Pest Services; Viking (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Pest Control seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage invoicing, coding, and reconciliation tasks critical to timely month-end closes. The role supports multiple departments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with AP policies.

The ideal candidate will handle vendor communication, maintain ledgers, and assist with payroll backups as needed, contributing to efficient financial operations across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience is a plus.
• Full Accounts Payable Cycle (from importing of invoices through payments)
• Perform cost analysis in cooperation with the Controller
• Maintain accounting ledgers as required
• Maintain set deadlines and reach target KPIs
• Engage management over any AP problems encountered

Responsibilities

• Download and print invoices from various vendor websites.
• Verify the accuracy of invoices by matching delivery slips and/or Purchase Orders.
• Research, resolve, and respond to billing discrepancies with vendors.
• Accurately code invoices and gather approvals.
• Enter invoices in system timely to meet all month-end deadlines.
• Handle weekly check run, including refunds and expense reimbursements.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Confirm new vendor documentation is complete and accurate prior to setup and payment processing.
• Annual 1099 reporting.
• Monthly Sales & Use tax reporting.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Accounts Payable Policies and Procedures.
• Back up to limited payroll functions.
• Promptly respond to internal and external customer requests.
• Maintain accounting spreadsheets for expense tracking and coding.
• Work with multiple departments to achieve individual and departmental goals.
• General office responsibilities.
• Monthly reporting analysis.
• Project work as needed.

Job description

Job Description

• Download and print invoices from various vendor websites.
• Verify the accuracy of invoices by matching delivery slips and/or Purchase Orders.
• Research, resolve, and respond to billing discrepancies with vendors.
• Accurately code invoices and gather approvals.
• Enter invoices in system timely to meet all month-end deadlines.
• Handle weekly check run, including refunds and expense reimbursements.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Confirm new vendor documentation is complete and accurate prior to setup and payment processing.
• Annual 1099 reporting.
• Monthly Sales & Use tax reporting.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Accounts Payable Policies and Procedures.
• Back up to limited payroll functions.
• Promptly respond to internal and external customer requests.
• Maintain accounting spreadsheets for expense tracking and coding.
• Work with multiple departments to achieve individual and departmental goals.
• General office responsibilities.
• Monthly reporting analysis.
• Project work as needed.
• Perform other related and office duties as assigned.

Minimal Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience is a plus
• Full Accounts Payable Cycle (from importing of invoices through payments)
• Perform cost analysis in cooperation with the Controller
• Maintain accounting ledgers as required
• Maintain set deadlines and reach target KPIs
• Engage management over any AP problems encountered

Ideal Candidates

• Ideal candidates are meticulous in their work, very detail-oriented, have a high sense of urgency, and have advanced mathematical and logical deduction skills.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with employees, customers, and vendors in a professional manner.
• Innate self-motivation and initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines.
• A sharp eye for detail.

About Viking Pest Control

Viking Pest Control has been providing reliable pest control services for over 40 years.

Viking is the modern pest control company.

Through prevention, new technology, and sustainable solutions, we meet the new demands for healthy environments for both individuals and businesses.

At Viking Pest Control, we pride ourselves in offering the most effective and efficient pest management and extermination solutions to residents and businesses of the New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland areas at affordable prices.

With over 40 years of experience in the industry, our team confidently delivers custom-tailored solutions that far exceed the industry norm.

Regardless of the job size, or if you’re receiving residential or commercial pest control, we proudly put our name behind every job we do.

We proudly serve residents and commercial properties throughout NJ, PA, DE, and the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and are happy to help you keep pests such as ants, mice, mosquitos, termites, bed bugs, and many more out through control and prevention methods.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Viking family and keeping your home or business happy, healthy, and pest-free.

Proudly Serving Families and Businesses Throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Eastern Shore of Maryland for 40 Years.