Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Accounting Specialist – Bookkeeper (AR or AP Focus)

Company : LHH

Location : New Brighton, MN (100% Onsite)

Employment Type : Temp-to-Hire

Pay Range : $25–$30 / hour

Summary :

LHH is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity in New Brighton. This role will focus on either Accounts Receivable (AR) or Accounts Payable (AP) and is responsible for a variety of financial, administrative, and clerical duties that support the company’s financial health and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a commitment to financial integrity. Experience in a manufacturing environment or with a large-scale ERP system (preferably SAP) is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities : Accounts Receivable (AR) :

Prepare and send customer invoices and statements

Post daily payments (checks, credit cards, ACH, wire transfers)

Reconcile payment discrepancies and lockbox deposits

Enter invoices into customer portals and resolve PO / receipt issues

Handle customer inquiries and collection calls

Initiate credits, adjustments, and refunds

Manage uncollectible accounts and payment plans

Oversee accounts in bankruptcy proceedings

Maintain accounts on hold and communicate status

Process credit applications and contracts

Reconcile AR sub-ledgers and credit card activity

Prepare AR reports (Aging, DSO, ad hoc)

Track credit limits and terms

Support year-end audit and recommend process improvements

Accounts Payable (AP) :

Enter ~1,800 invoices / month into SAP

Review invoices for accuracy, coding, and approvals

Process weekly payments (ACH, wire, checks)

Handle third-party invoices and customer billing

Post vendor payments and reconcile statements

Resolve vendor issues and disputes

Reconcile corporate credit card statements

Monitor GR / IR accounts and correct variances

Prepare 1099s and maintain vendor accounts in SAP

Generate reports for cashed / uncashed checks

Maintain compliance-ready records and support audits

Recommend process improvements and automation

Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree in Accounting / Finance preferred)

5+ years of general accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing

Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Proficient in MS Office and 10-key

Ability to handle confidential information professionally

Strong customer service and team collaboration skills

Benefits :

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Short-term disability and voluntary benefits

EAP program and commuter benefits

401(k) plan

Paid leave (sick leave, holiday pay, and other applicable leave per law)

Pay Details : $25.00 to $30.00 per hour

Search managed by : Breanna Hall

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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