Accounting and Payroll Specialist II Job at Nuwellis, Inc. in Eden Prairie

Description:

Nuwellis, Inc. is a medical device company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients suffering from fluid overload with its Aquadex SmartFlow ultrafiltration therapy.

The Accounting and Payroll Specialist II is responsible for full-cycle processing of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) as well as payroll and general accounting activities supporting the Finance department.

This is an onsite position, requiring a full-time in-person presence at Nuwellis' corporate office in Eden Prairie, MN.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process accounts payable on a daily basis, match and batch code invoices, and resolve AP issues.
• Review open purchase orders and partner with Purchasing to ensure timely posting.
• Ensure invoices, checks, and other documents are properly sorted, logged, scanned, and filed.
• Verify, log and process ACH payments.
• Partner with Customer Service to generate customer invoices.
• Process and monitor receivables, manage the collections process, cash applications, and reconciliations.
• Contact customers to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans.
• Generate Experian credit report on new customers.
• Review, monitor and process expense reports in company’s electronic expense reporting system, Certify.
• Assist with the administration of equity grants with Certent software.
• Assist in month-end close activities, including general ledger support and excel file maintenance.
• Responsible for payroll processing, including sales and use tax returns and compliance filings.
• Assist Human Resources department with HRIS data entry and administration.
• Compile data for Sunshine Act Reporting.
• Perform filing, correspondence and other ad hoc functions for the Finance Department, including audit support activities.
• Assist with periodic, internal and external audits as needed.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in accounting or related field.
• 3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general accounting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong attention to detail while performing tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Experience using Great Plains accounting software and Paylocity.
• Accounting experience in a public company.
• Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable certification.
• Ability to work with others in a multi-department office environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software suite of products.
• Experience processing payroll.
• Ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran