Accounting Specialist

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking an Accounting Speciaist to join our growing team!   This position will be based near one of our office locations in Duluth, MN; Minneaplis, MN; Houston, TX; Nashville, TN; Omaha, NE; Pittsburgh, PA or a remote location. 

This position will to provide central accounting support, working with a dynamic team to ensure department goals and objectives are achieved. This position supports LSC’s general accounting functions including Accounts Payable (A/P), Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and business taxation.   The ideal candidate would be a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment, with a keen attention to detail, proven critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Responsibilites:  

• Responsible for all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and accounts payable files
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of all invoices into A/P system, per Delegation of Authority matrix
• Research, resolve and correspond with suppliers for invoice discrepancies or inquiries
• Process weekly accounts payable payment batch and Pay-when-paid subcontractor reporting
• Maintain all use tax registers, and process multi-jurisdiction use tax returns and payments
• Audit and process 200+ weekly employee expense reports, and propose biweekly batch of reconciled expenses for payroll processing and reimbursement
• Process daily Job Number Requests and apply invoice templates and project roles based on discrete service line configurations
• Daily bank statement distribution, application of client receipts, and serve as backup for EFT and Wire submissions
• Accountable for Month End duties including but not limited to A/P Accruals and Assigned General Ledger Reconciliations
• Complete periodic state registrations for both business and payroll taxes, as well as process business income tax payments and work with various agencies to respond to notices
• Identify and promote changes in procedures and reporting that increase efficiency and reduce data keying and manual intervention
• Miscellaneous reporting and analysis as requested to support project management and senior leadership team
• Maintain good rapport with employees, clients, and suppliers

Requirements: 

• Associates Degree preferred
• 1 year of corporate A/P processing experience preferred
• Experience with sales/use tax a plus
• Ability to communicate with various levels of staff and management, and suppliers
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• High organizational and prioritizing skills
• Strong attention to detail, and application of policy and procedure

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Join an entrepreneurial team of dedicated engineering and technical service consultants that work to improve and strengthen our critical energy infrastructure. At Lake Superior Consulting (LSC), we are committed to safeguarding the well-being of people and the environment without compromise in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. LSC provides integrity management solutions and engineering services to meet the increasing needs of our US and Canadian client base. Our talented team of technical professionals serves the Liquids and Natural Gas, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing industries. 

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible work options
• 401K/Profit Sharing (6% company match)
• Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (twelve per year)
• Tuition reimbursement

Bias-Free Hiring Practices:

Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.