Accounting and Payroll Specialist II

Nuwellis, Inc - Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Eden Prairie, MN

About the position

The Accounting and Payroll Specialist II at Nuwellis, Inc. is responsible for the full-cycle processing of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), payroll, and general accounting activities. This role supports the Finance department and requires a full-time, onsite presence at the corporate office in Eden Prairie, MN. The position involves collaboration with various departments to ensure accurate financial processing and compliance.

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 the 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

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

Nice-to-haves

• 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.