A/P Accountant

Are you interested in working for one of the nation's largest professional services firms? Do you need a new challenge? Or a family-oriented culture that is second to none?

CLA is looking to hire an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our Finance team in our Minneapolis, MN location. The Accounts Payable Accountant will handle daily tasks of processing vendor invoices for payment.

Unique Corporate perks:

• 401K Company Matching
• Paid Floating Holidays
• Medical (dental & vision)
• Parental leave
• Adoption Assistance program
• Paid Time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc.)
• Volunteer hours to support your personal initiatives / outreach
• Corporate discount (entertainment, IT Services, retail, etc.)
• Monthly Employee Appreciation events
• Employee Referral bonuses
• Flexible Spending Account and much more

Essential job functions:

Work Activities & Accountabilities

The below functions reflect the general details of the essential work activities and accountabilities of this position and are not all inclusive. Other activities may be assigned.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of AP invoices.
• Process certain approved A/P invoices from assigned offices including independent contractor, rent and fixed asset invoices.
• Assist with ensuring all month-end/year-end accruals are recorded appropriately.
• Research vendor issues for discrepancies. Lead and support the resolution of discrepancies as appropriate.
• Field inquiries from vendors and CLA offices related to payment of A/P invoices.
• Coordinate year end activities related to preparing accurate 1099's and ensure timely filing of all 1099's.
• Provide ongoing training for internal operations team including training on coding to appropriate general ledger accounts, keying into A/P system, writing checks, sending checks, filing check copies and auditing for sales/use tax, etc.

Organizational Interfaces
The Accounts Payable Accountant reports directly to the AP Supervisor. They interact on a regular basis with the finance team. They are aligned with a career coach (who may or may not be the same as the direct supervisor) to help with career planning, be an advocate for the experiences needed to reach goals, navigate the firm's resources, and share insights, expertise, and guidance to develop his/her full potential.

Key Behavioral Competencies
The Accounts Payable Accountant must possess several key personal effectiveness traits to be successful. These include a high degree of passion for doing impactful work, accountability for actions, initiative make visions a reality, integrity that places honesty and trust above all else, professionalism, and conscientiousness. Actions and behaviors that are the foundation of successful careers at CLA are broadly defined below.

• Leading with Impact: Gains the confidence of others by demonstrating success over time.
• Entrepreneurial Grit: Has the courage to bring forward a new idea, with the firm's interest at heart.
• Ownership Mindset: Takes personal responsibility for work product, as if own name was on the front door.
• Client Service Excellence: Has a service mindset and is responsive to client needs.
• People Development: Makes personal development a priority, seeking feedback and opportunities to grow.
• Clear Communication: Communication is clear, concise, and considerate of the needs of others.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Works cooperatively with others and values the different contributions people make.
• Growing the Business: Is aware of the importance of growing the business and understands the core services we provide.

Minimum Required Experience, Education, and Certifications• Experience: A minimum of five years of related experience.• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. • Certifications/Licenses: none required.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 5 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Individuals in client-serving positions must be able to travel to/from client sites, as required.
• Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. Client environments may vary, depending on services provided, but most, if not all, work will be performed in a traditional office setting under normal working conditions.
• Travel: This position requires < 10% travel.

We look forward to seeing your application!

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