Title: Accounting Associate

Location: Maple Grove, MN

FLSA: Non-Exempt/Full time

Pinnacle is looking for a motivated and qualified individual to join our firm. Continued strong growth has created opportunities for an Accounting Associate in our Maple Grove, Minnesota office. The accounting associate will be responsible for general accounting activities for the business.

WHY CHOOSE PINNACLE?

If you are looking for a Family-Owned company that fosters a collaborative environment, focuses on providing exceptional client service, offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, and makes employee safety a top priority, Pinnacle is the place for you. In addition to a highly competitive benefits package, we offer employee career development programs to help our employees develop and grow their careers. Pinnacle also promotes community involvement and volunteering opportunities.

Essential Job Duties:

Accounting Support
1. New vendor set up.
2. Process vendor trade and consultant invoices.
3. Process Corporate credit cards.
4. Cash receipt entry.
5. Review/process employee expense reports.
6. Manage all bank transactions.
7. Year end 1099 processing.
8. Sales/use tax reporting.
9. Coordinates annual review documentation for outside accountants.
10. Coordinates asset additions/deletions in the general ledger.
11. Maintains operating leases within Lease Crunch and general ledger.
Research and resolves issues and exceptions.
Works closely with controller/other accounting associates on financial updates and reporting needs.

4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience Qualifications

Associates degree(or higher) in accounting or related field.
4-7 years of accounting related experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Client invoicing experience a plus.
Previous experience with Deltek Ajera a plus but not required.
Prior consulting firm experience a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no initial supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets, digital cameras.

Physical Demands (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). This is largely a sedentary role; however, some standing/walking is required. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time. Normal vision (with or without corrective lenses) is required for this position.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel: None

Pinnacle is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class in accordance with federal, state or local laws or regulations.

A successful background check and drug screen are a contingency of employment, and employees are required to participate in ongoing random drug testing.

Pinnacle offers a full menu of competitive benefits including:

401K Plan

Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus

Dental Insurance

PTO (Personal Time Off)

Nine Company-Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Company-Paid Group Life and AD & D Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

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