Accounting Specialist - AP

Dfc-Company; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DFC Company is seeking an accounting/finance professional to support accounts payable and receivable processes in our multi-branch North Dakota operations. You will help scan, organize, and enter invoices and receipts into our pooled system, and assist with cash applications, deposits, and credit card reconciliations.

You will also support sales/use tax assessments and reporting as required by state regulations, while serving as a backup across AR, GL, and tax areas.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; a four-year degree is preferred.
• Two (2) years of directly related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with accounts payable functions, including scanning/naming/organizing invoices/receipts into the company work pool system.
• Cross-trained to assist with receivables functions, including scanning and entry of receipts into the company work pool system, applying cash to customer accounts, and deposits as required.
• Assists with sales and use tax assessments on invoices where not charged and sales and use tax reporting needed to ensure accurate tax filings as required within each state.
• Responsible for Purchase Order maintenance and closing.
• Assistance with reconciling company credit cards.
• Work as a primary back-up to specified areas within the Accounting/Finance department (Accounts Receivables, GL, and Sales/Use Tax)

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Cash receipts

Purchase orders

Education

Two-year accounting/finance degree

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Shift and Time

Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Summary

• Assists with accounts payable functions, including scanning/naming/organizing invoices/receipts into the company work pool system.
• Cross-trained to be able to assist with receivables functions, including scanning and entry of receipts into the company work pool system, applying cash to customer accounts, and making deposits as required.
• Assists with sales and use tax assessments on invoices where not charged and sales and use tax reporting needed to ensure accurate tax filings as required within each state.
• Responsible for Purchase Order maintenance and closing.
• Assistance with reconciling company credit cards.
• Work as a primary back-up to specified areas within the Accounting/Finance department (Accounts Receivables, GL, and Sales/Use Tax)

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A two-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college is required. A four-year degree is preferred. Two (2) years of directly related experience is a plus.

Safety is #1 at DFC

Our expectation is that every employee: 1) strictly follows safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. 3) Promptly reports injuries for diagnosis and treatment. 4) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.

Company Overview

DFC Company (Dakota Fence, 3D Specialties, Sign Solutions USA, Dakota Playground, Park & Play USA, Town & Country Fence, Dakota Unlimited, West River Striping, SAAFE/Stadium Steve, DFC Property Management) is a growing specialty contractor primarily involved in residential/commercial fence, highway guardrail, fabrication, and commercial playground construction, bleacher installation, as well as traffic control services and pavement marking. We provide services to homeowners, commercial businesses, and government entities. Our dedicated employees (our “Blue Family”) work from seven branches throughout North Dakota & Minnesota and primarily service the surrounding five-state area, with a wider retail presence through our national sign manufacturing and distribution businesses. As an employer of choice in the areas of our branches, we invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our Blue Family team members a great working environment and career while delivering the best possible value to our customers. EOE-Disabled/Vets.