Staff Accountant

Midwest Rubber Service & Supply Company; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Rubber Service & Supply Company in Plymouth, MN is seeking an Accountant to support AP and AR, process invoices, apply payments, and maintain accurate records in our ERP.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration with vendors and customers across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong Excel skills and a willingness to learn new systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Curious mindset with a willingness to learn new systems, processes, and technologies
• Adaptability and comfort with continuous improvement and change

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, verify accuracy and approvals, and ensure timely payment in accordance with company policies
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, resolving discrepancies as needed
• Generate customer invoices, monitor aging, and follow up on outstanding balances to support cash flow
• Apply customer payments, reconcile account activity, and resolve payment discrepancies
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and supporting documentation
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation in compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Communicate with vendors, customers, and team members to resolve billing, payment, and account inquiries
• Support data integrity and process improvement efforts, including RFQ data management, system adoption, AI tool utilization, and reporting accuracy

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization & time management

Communication skills

Willingness to learn new systems

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system (Business Central or similar)

Job description

The Accountant position supports the Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) functions by processing vendor invoices, generating customer invoices, applying payments, and maintaining accurate financial records within the ERP system. This role assists with account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and vendor and customer communications while ensuring compliance with company policies and departmental deadlines.

Specific KPI’s Critical to the Success of Position:

• Invoice and Payment Processing Accuracy: Maintain accuracy in processing vendor invoices, customer invoices, and payment applications while ensuring transactions are completed in accordance with company policies and deadlines.
• Timely Accounts Payable and Receivable Management: Process vendor payments within agreed-upon terms, apply customer payments promptly, and actively manage outstanding balances to support healthy cash flow.
• Reconciliation and Month-End Close Support: Complete AP and AR reconciliations accurately and support month-end close activities within established timelines to ensure reliable financial reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job Duties:

• Process vendor invoices, verify accuracy and approvals, and ensure timely payment in accordance with company policies.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Generate customer invoices, monitor aging, and follow up on outstanding balances to support cash flow.
• Apply customer payments, reconcile account activity, and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation in compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Manage incoming phone calls, welcome visitors, direct inquiries, and provide a professional experience.
• Communicate with vendors, customers, and team members to resolve billing, payment, and account inquiries.
• Support data integrity and process improvement efforts, including RFQ data management, system adoption, AI tool utilization, and reporting accuracy.

10.Support the Finance team with reporting, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a related administrative role (internships considered)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Curious mindset with a willingness to learn new systems, processes, and technologies
• Adaptability and comfort working in an environment of continuous improvement and change

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with manufacturing or distribution environments
• Experience with Business Central or a similar ERP system
• Experience using project management or workflow tools
• Exposure to AI-powered tools, automation technologies, or process improvement initiatives
• Basic understanding of GAAP and accounting principle.
• Experience supporting multi-currency transactions or working with international suppliers and customers

Communication:

Maintains and enhances communication and relationship skills at all levels. Understands the client relationship requirement. Able to communicate technical and business information to widely varied audiences.

Quality Control Review:

Reviews tasks to ensure quality meets or exceeds standards. Committed to high standards of work output by reviewing work, minimizing errors, and providing clear and concise information.

Teamwork:

Identifies with the business mission of Midwest Rubber and is motivated to contributed to the success of the team.

Professionalism:

Maintains consistently high standards, attends to details, always gives full attention, fully documents material changes to systems setups. Strong analytical skills.Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

Flexibility:

Maintains effectiveness in different situations, is receptive to new ideas.

Timely Response/Accessibility:

Available when needed and responsive when called. Responds positively and quickly to client issues and Midwest Rubber’s requirements and meets deadlines while at the same time effectively balances competing priorities. Ability to multi-task and be able to represent multiple subjects and products.

Knowledge:

Keeps abreast of new products, services, and process improvement methods.Understands how to effectively apply this knowledge within the company.

Proactive:

Identifies problems and needs, proposes appropriate solutions, anticipates needs, and responds accordingly.

ENVIRONMENT and COGNITIVE /PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must read and interpret charts, spreadsheets, and diagrams.
• Must be able to make and do mathematical computations regularly.
• Requires prolonged sitting
• Requires the use of office equipment such as computer terminals, telephones or copiers.