Accountant/Bookkeeper

Albert Lea Electroplating is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in Albert Lea, Minnesota. We are looking for a dependable accounting professional who takes pride in accuracy, organization, and follow-through.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, communicating with customers and vendors, solving problems, and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Position Details

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6am-3pm

Location: Albert Lea, Minnesota

Starting Pay: $20-25/hour, based on experience

General Responsibilities:

The Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting operations of Albert Lea Electroplating, with primary responsibility for accurate and timely accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare accurate customer invoices and maintain up-to-date billing records using QuickBooks.
• Manage accounts receivable and respond to customer billing inquiries.
• Identify and resolve billing discrepancies and other accounting issues.
• Accurately enter and process accounts payable invoices.
• Ensure accurate three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and supplier invoices.
• Review and reconcile supplier statements.
• Review and reconcile credit card activity and statements.
• Enter journal entries and perform general ledger account reconciliations as assigned.
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies identified during the matching and reconciliation processes.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes and reporting.
• Maintain and file accounting records as required.
• Assist employees with accounts payable questions, issues, and problem resolution.
• Apply knowledge of sales and use tax transactions and reporting requirements.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and other personnel.
• Greet and assist vendors, visitors, and customers in a friendly and professional manner, both in person and by phone.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information.
• Remain flexible and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Attributes:

• Be highly organized and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently with limited day-to-day direction.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and the ability to make well-informed, independent decisions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
• Have a strong sense of urgency and a results-oriented mindset.
• Be dependable and demonstrate a high level of integrity.
• Be adaptable and open to new technologies, processes, and ways of improving efficiency.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Be willing to learn the Electroplating industry and understand how the accounting function supports the overall business.
• Be willing to contribute to business goals established by both the individual and Albert Lea Electroplating.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred, ideally including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of sales and use tax transactions and reporting.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end/year-end close processes preferred.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Why Join Albert Lea Electroplating?

At Albert Lea Electroplating, we believe our team members are an important part of our continued success. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including PTO and Simple IRA. We foster a collaborative, team-focused, and fast-paced environment and welcome individuals who bring a positive attitude, take initiative, and are willing to be flexible as business needs evolve.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person