Payroll & AR Assistant Job Description

　　DESCRIPTION:

　　AKE Safety Equipment is a market-leading fire safety equipment manufacturing and sales company.  We are looking for someone who is professional, reliable, and detailed oriented to fill a Finance Associate position in Rochester, MN.  We operate on a national scale, targeting customers who farm and reside in agriculturally productive areas of the U.S.  Our Finance Associate will be responsible for providing financial, clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate day to day transactions, as well as improve and update processes.  They will assist in all areas of finance.  This role requires quick adaptation to change and has the ability to keep the success and forward movement of the business as the ultimate top priority.

　　SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Process bi-weekly payroll for 1099 commission payments to our independent sales reps.

　　Work closely with the customer service, sales, and manufacturing departments  on order processing and payment collecting for all orders.  

　　Processing of sales and refill orders in a timely manner 

　　Monitor and data entry of checks, credit cards , and online payments into accounts receivable  

　　Assist the Finance Manager in miscellaneous financial duties as assigned. 

　　Assist finance department in filling, accounts receivable, invoicing,  and inventory.

　　Office Supply ordering

　　Back-up to finance assistant for W-2 payroll processes and accounts payable processes. 

　　REQUIRED SKILLS:

　　High character and integrity

　　Neat, clean, detail oriented, and quality conscious

　　Self-motivated, initiative, meet deadlines

　　Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

　　Sincere sense of customer care

　　Communicate with customers and coworkers calmly and effectively in a polite & friendly manner and professionally represent the Company at all times

　　High level of attention to detail 

　　OTHER JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Able to multi-task in fast paced and demanding environment

　　Able to put in the hours to get the job done

　　Solid understanding of accounting processes, sales, customer service (the big picture)

　　Strong communication and writing  skills.

　　Advanced skills in QuickBooks and Excel

　　Knowledge of Fishbowl (not required) would be a plus. 

　　Complete discretion and confidentiality

　　BENEFITS:

　　Starting salary $40,000 - $52,000

　　Paid time off

　　Health insurance

　　Dental insurance

　　Other types of insurance

　　Retirement benefits

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