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Staff / AP Accountant

Posted: 06/13/2025

Staff / AP Accountant 

Job Description 

STATUS:  

Non-exempt Hourly

DEPARTMENT:  

Finance 

HOURS:  

Monday – Friday, average of 43 hours per week 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS 

Reports to: Accounting Manager 

Supervise: N/A 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff/AP Accountant to join our team in Willmar, MN. This is a full-time, in-office position reporting directly to our Accounting Manager. You'll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of our financial records and supporting day-to-day accounting functions, with a focus on accounts payable processing, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.  

AUTHORITY & ACCOUNTABILITY 

  • Accountable for managing the daily general accounting tasks in relation to accounts payable i.e. posting invoices, vendor payments, and vendor set-up
  • Accountable for accuracy & timeliness of weekly cash reports
  • Accountable for month-end reports for RELCO, LLC and affiliated companies.
  • Accountable for facilitating task duties for month-end close in relation to accounts payable

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES 

Responsibilities 

Duties 

Accounts Payable 

  • Monitor and maintain GL
  • Receiving and processing vendor invoices, record all vendor payments.
  • Maintain and update vendor names and data
  • Prepare W-9 forms/tax exempt forms from vendors
  • Process employee expense reports and credit card statements
  • Complete credit applications as requested by vendors
  • Manage and maintain Concur (credit card processing system)

Accounts Receivable Backup 

  • Set up new fixed fee and time & materials orders upon receipt of customer orders.
  • Enter & distribute contract sales orders and project summaries.
  • Post customer payments

Financial & management reporting 

  • Adjusting entries for RLLC and subsidiary companies
  • Prepares month- & year-end reports and schedules for Controller, creates financial packets
  • Maintains fixed asset schedules
  • Month- & year-end account reconciliations as assigned 
  • Prepare the Percentage of Completion revenue recognition files.
  • Prepare files for weekly cash flow/forecast
  • Process employee timecards
  • Reconciles subsidiary accounts to the General Ledger
  • Bank Statement reconciliation

Other Duties 

  • General office duties as needed, including answering phones when needed, 
  • Preparing & assisting 3rd party auditors with information needed on a yearly basis or as needed.
  • Prepare information necessary to file Sales & Use tax returns.
  • Other projects assigned by supervisor.

** Note** The job description above is only a characterization of the duties and not a full list. The provider of the function is also obliged to loyally carry out all reasonably commissioned duties. 

COMPETENCY PROFILE 

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Time management

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE 

  • Education: Accounting or Business-related degree and/or relevant  experience 
  • Experience: Two to five years of experience working in an accounting role 
  • Knowledge: Experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL preferred

Strong knowledge of US GAAP 

Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills 

KOVALUES 

  • Customer Focused
  • Integrity & Compliance
  • Teamwork
  • Humility & Respect
  • Entrepreneurial

Kovalus offers a comprehensive package that includes: Medical (4 plan options), Dental (2 plan options) and Vision insurances; 401K (match & fixed company contribution); health savings and flexible spending accounts; company provided basic life insurance policy with the option of selecting additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents; disability insurances (short-term policy is company paid & long-term is split between company and employee); voluntary insurance plans for accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity; business and personal travel insurance; 10 paid holidays; vacation time; sick time; employee assistance program; educational assistance program; referral bonus; bereavement leave. All benefits are subject to applicable plan and program terms (including eligibility terms) and may be subject to change.

To Apply: 
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9e11f3d3-6c67-472b-abab-e5460d08e697&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=533744&lang=en_US

Salary Range:$26.44 To $31.25 Hourly

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