Accounting Clerk

Productivity Quality, Inc.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Productivity Quality, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the accounting team across accounts payable, cash receipts, and daily financial record-keeping. The role involves processing invoices, reconciling cash receipts, and maintaining accurate records.

This position is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who enjoys detail-focused work and wants hands-on experience in accounting operations. The team collaborates closely to meet deadlines and ensure precise transactions.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic accounting concepts and processes.
• 2–3 years of general on-the-job accounting experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and payments (Accounts Payable).
• Enter and reconcile cash receipts.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records and labeling.
• Reconcile AP aging and insurance benefit statements.
• Prepare and distribute Vendor 1099 forms.
• Assist with year-end closing activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Autonomy

MS & Google Suites

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail oriented Accounting Clerk to support our accounting team across accounts payable, cash receipts, and day-to-day financial record keeping. This role is responsible for processing invoices and payments, reconciling cash receipts, and maintaining accurate, and up-to-date financial records.

The Accounting Clerk partners closely with the accounting and finance team to ensure transactions are processed accurately and deadlines are met.

This position is ideal for someone who is newly graduated and looking to start their accounting career, enjoys detail-focused work, and wants to build a strong foundation in accounting operations.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the vendor invoice process by completing Accounts Payable vendor invoice entries and filing open invoices both electronically and manually.
• Matching of ACH and check payment remittances to vendor invoices and filing them in paid vendor files.
• Backup for vendor contact set up in the system
• Reconcile insurance benefit statement to allocation spreadsheets.
• Reconcile vendor statements with AP aging reports.
• Support end of year activities by updating Accounts Payable files/creating new accounts payable folders and labels for the new year
• Produce and Distribute annual Vendor 1099 forms
• Demonstrate internal and external customer/vendor service
• Backup for customer contact set up in the system.
• Accounts Receivable checks receipt entry and electronically scan and deposit customer checks to bank daily
• Support employees by reporting monthly gas mileage rates to sales and service technicians and tracking and filing employee credit card receipts.
• Reconcile interim shipments accounts
• Complete any other tasks as assigned based on company need and ability

What we’re looking for

• An understanding of accounting concepts and processes
• Exceptional communication skills
• Someone who leads with a customer service mindset
• A strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• The ability to work autonomously, solve problems, and balance competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft & Google Suites
• 2-3 years of general on the job accounting experience or equivalent education

We welcome candidates with:

• A degree or coursework in accounting, finance or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or a related role. We will consider internship experience!
• A strong attention to detail and eagerness to grow their accounting knowledge in a hands-on environment
• Experience with accounts payable, cash receipts, or general ledger tasks a plus, but not required
• Direct impact on customer success and business growth
• Collaborative team environment
• Gain hands‑on experience across core accounting functions, building a strong foundation for more advanced accounting or finance roles
• A company that puts people at the center of how we grow

Wage: $25-$29.50 per hour

Status: Full Time

Location: In Person - Plymouth, MN 55447

Hours: Monday - Friday, regular business hours.