AR/AP Coordinator

About Sojos

Sojos is a fast-growing company that is transforming the lives of pets by making raw nutrition easy, affordable and above all safe. We are passionate, creative, believe in only making the best products, and we’re looking for team members who think big, move fast, work smart, and have a desire to do things better.

Benefits

Our benefits package is available to our full-time staff and includes Paid Time Off, 401K, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Holidays, and free Sojos Food and Treats for your furry friends.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a broad scope of accounting activities in the areas of accounts receivable and accounts payable. Position requires some experience, knowledge and application of accounting principles and practices. This includes transactions related to cash, receivables, fixed assets, trade payables, tax payments, and accrued or prepaid expenses. Position has contact with all levels of management as well as customers. Position may assist various departments in accounting related tasks and responsibilities.

The Receivable and Payable Coordinator functions as an integral part of the accounting team. They will help monitor company general ledger transaction records for compliance with company and governmental guidelines, verify and correct exceptions whenever possible. They will help create and maintain monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting documents.

*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Record account receivables and accounts payables and related accounts.
• Process check run for management review and authorization.
• Reconciles and balances accounts
• Process corporate credit card payables.
• Process and verify employee expense reports.
• Handle cash application and deposit preparation in a timely manner.
• Look for ways to improve organizational efficiencies.
• Assist in a variety of tasks.
• Interact with external auditors during annual audit, if applicable.
• Responsible for the daily activity of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and their related accounts
• May compile reports to show statistics, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business
• Initiate and process journal entries into various accounts. (i.e. A/R Aging, Inventory Valuation, A/P Aging, etc)
• Review various reports for errors or inconsistencies; investigate and correct problems when needed. (i.e. Invoice register, PO Accrual, etc)
• Maintain all receivable records, follow-up on past due amounts, collection, and charge-back resolution for all receivable accounts.
• Maintain fixed assets in a current status. Run depreciation and asset listing reports of all current fixed assets monthly
• Handle additional duties and tasks as assigned.
• Potential for advancement
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

Two or Four Year Degree in Accounting, Business, Related field, or equivalent work experience.

Specific Skills and/or Required Certifications

Ability to or possess the following:

• superior numeric skills.
• effective and efficient project management skills.
• be flexible to accommodate pressures and demands as required by schedules, deadlines, etc.
• effectively interact with all levels of employees and customers.
• work independently and within a team environment.
• be resourceful, assertive, detail oriented, energetic and highly self motivated.
• effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• organize, schedule and follow instructions.
• demonstrate initiative and creativity.
• perform light day travel, as necessary.
• maintain confidential or sensitive information.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Computer and software literate. Must be able to operate a personal computer and standard as well as more advanced software, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and internet related programs.
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems (QuickBooks and other).
• Excellent organization, documentation and follow up skills.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures

§ Body Positions

• Sitting up to 4 hours at a time

• Body Movement
• Bending
• Stretching
• Fine motor control hand movements

• Body Senses
• Speech
• Hearing
• Sight
• Manual dexterity and touch

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working environment is inside in a corporate office setting.

May be required to:

• Attend off-premises events, meetings or conferences.
• Work overtime as necessary for client and business needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

• Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN

Required education:

• Associate

Required experience:

• AR/AP: 1 year
• Quickbooks: 1 year