What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Accounting AR Associate position at Motion Recruitment?
Finance Accounting AR Associate
6 Month Contract-to-Hire
Location: Hybrid (Client located in Shoreview, MN)
***Must be able to work on W-2 Basis***
***Not open to C2C***
This role will follow a hybrid schedule, with employees working from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office Tuesday through Thursday. For the first couple of weeks, the new hire will be required to work 100% onsite for training and onboarding purposes. We are seeking candidates who have a reliable and professional work-from-home setup to ensure productivity on remote days.
Job Description
Coordinates and reviews report for areas of emphasis and follow-up.
Educates customers on all aspects of an accounting or finance operation or subsystem; supports other financial processes as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates aspects of an accounting or finance operation or subsystem.
- Resolves problems that arise in daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual processes involving various customers.
- Develops and analyzes data to support management reports, forecasts, and plans; coordinates customer inquiries and associated processes.
- Prepares journal entries, invoices, and other accounting documentation; performs account reconciliations as part of the closing process.
- Supports other daily financial processes such as purchase requisitions, invoice reconciliation, supplier payments, requests for checks, and questions concerning monthly budget data.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Excel.
We are seeking a candidate with an accounting or bookkeeping background to fulfill this role. The ideal candidate will have experience with accounting software, as they will be working in Oracle, and should be comfortable navigating financial systems.
This position involves:
- Performing reconciliations
- Reviewing and verifying purchase orders for accuracy in amounts and quantities
- Analyzing order management notes
- Collaborating cross-functionally with various teams to resolve discrepancies
Strong spreadsheet skills and overall computer proficiency are essential. This role is well suited for a former accountant or an individual who possesses strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and analytical abilities.
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k)
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
Motion Recruitment provides IT Staffing Solutions (Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire) in major North American markets. Our unique expertise in today’s highest-demand tech skill sets, paired with our deep networks and knowledge of our local technology markets, results in an exemplary track record with candidates and clients.