Accounting Associate Job Description

Overview

Application Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Title: Accounting Associate

Department: Administration

Position Summary: As an Accounting Associate at Absolute Distribution Inc. (ADI), you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing our day-to-day accounting functions. Reporting to the President, you’ll handle invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger tasks, and payroll.

Work Location: 2125 Broadway Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413

Base Salary: $24 /Hour (based on experience)

Work Hours: Monday – Friday; 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (subject to change based on company needs)

Benefits Available: 401K, Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Merchandise Discount, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays

Introduction:

Absolute Distribution Inc. (ADI) is a wholesale distributor specializing in decking-related specialty products. Our primary customers include lumber yards, home improvement centers, and building centers. We focus on providing outdoor living-related products that enhance the overall outdoor experience. Our approach begins by serving the needs of our channel partners and customers.

Why Join Absolute Distribution?

• Decision-making efficiently.
• Flexibility in job assignments.
• Comfortable work environment.
• Get to know trustworthy coworkers.
• Competitive retirement options and profit-sharing bonuses.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

Responsibilities:

• Manage invoicing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Maintain the general ledger and process payroll.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

• Preferred 2 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Preferred Human Resources or administrative experience.
• Preferred experience with customer service.
• Preferred college degree from an accredited institution in accounting or a related major or related professional area.
• Computer skills.
• Ability and desire to learn.

Expectations for This Role:

• Problem-solving: Engage in problem-solving to drive continuous improvement.
• Attitude: Maintain a positive and respectful demeanor while working independently or in a team.
• Customer and Associate Interaction: Keep in contact with ADI customers and associates.
• Team Participation: Attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Improvement Teams: Serve on improvement teams as needed.
• Customer Service: Exceed customer service expectations.

Current Measurements of Performance:

• Ability to resolve issues/situations quickly using best judgment and knowledge.
• Meeting service expectations, including order/quoting accuracy.
• Effective communication with others.
• Continual respectful treatment of all internal and external customers.
• Impact of improvement suggestions regarding number, quality, and extent.
• Retention of important details and continuous learning.
• Satisfactory attendance per ADI Associate Guidebook.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounts receivable and accounts payable (credit inquiries, collections, and check processing).
• Perform credit card and bank reconciliation.
• Process bi-weekly payroll.
• Handle employee commissions.
• Prepare end-of-month reports.
• Complete daily invoicing.
• Administer human resources tasks, including benefits, disciplinary matters, disputes, investigations, performance management, talent development, and new hire onboarding.
• Contribute to other duties and projects as assigned.

Mission Support Job Duties:

As an Accounting Associate, you’ll be accountable for accurate financial records, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and credit collections. Your role contributes to ADI’s mission and success.

Additional Information

Continuous Improvement Plan:

• All ADI Associates contribute to documenting and resolving system problems.
• As an Accounting Associate, you’ll enhance project participation, planning, communication, and implementation in the following areas:
• Accounting and HR Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulations and policies.
• Customer Satisfaction: Analyze areas of weakness, suggest improvements, and maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Productivity Enhancement: Improve accounting and HR procedures.

Education and Training:

• ADI provides resources and support for education and training.
• Associates are responsible for seeking approval, scheduling, and participating in relevant training.

Organizational Structure:

• Reporting: Directly to the President.
• Interaction: Routinely interacts with all ADI associates.
• Project Participation: Contributes to improvement projects.
• Information Sharing: Shares relevant information as needed.

ADI Channel Partners and Customers: What They Need

• Building Products: Our partners and customers require a diverse range of high-quality building products delivered promptly. These products serve various purposes, from resale to installation or as components for their own projects.
• Knowledge and Information: They seek accurate and timely information to make informed decisions. This includes details about:
• Supply Sources and Material Selection
• Product Installation, Use, Maintenance, and Warranty
• Current Industry Trends and Best Practices

ADI Provides the Best Match By:

• Offering quality products
• Efficiently managing inventory
• Shipping materials from our warehouse
• Sourcing from other distributors
• Coordinating direct factory shipments
• Facilitating communication and knowledge sharing through various channels
• Creating demand downstream for our channel partners
• Closing the loop on partner-generated leads

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any payroll experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person