Accounting Specialist
Connexus Energy
- Anoka, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Obtain necessary authorization/signatures on invoices.
- Ensure accuracy of applied tax and total amounts to be paid.
- Verify amounts on invoice by matching purchase orders (PO) and receiving records.
- Research and resolve invoice to PO variances by working with vendors and/or the purchasing department. Check accuracy of freight and other charges via review of PO notes or discussion with purchasing agent.
- Review all standard Accounts Payable (AP) invoices for necessary account coding, authorizations, and tax. Work with Senior Accountant to resolve complicated issues.
- Prepare invoices for payment within the applicable terms and ensure all available discounts are taken.
- Act as document management system subject matter expert on day-to-day issues as well as future upgrades and projects.
- Coordinate with Procurement and warehouse to maintain/enhance accounting software purchasing processes.
- Balance numerous general ledger accounts monthly. Correct errors, analyze adjustments, and submit appropriate entries to balance the accounts.
- Run various reports including the Received But Not Invoiced (RBNI) report, research and resolve outstanding PO variances or issues
- Prepare all necessary support and reports.
- Prepare miscellaneous accounts receivable billings accurately.
- Prepare Utility Source, Rebate, Pole Attachment, and other miscellaneous billings.
- Enter information to be billed into appropriate program, process and send billings.
- Research and calculate plant damage billings using knowledge of workorder and asset data.
- Act as the point person internally and externally for questions and resolution Work with other accounting staff to ensure all inquiries are resolved.
- Associates degree in accounting or related field
- Five or more years of experience in accounting field
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Reconciliation and problem solving skills
- Extensive working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
- Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully
- Document Management system and Great Plains experience
- Knowledge of sales tax laws in state of MN