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Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Location: Buffalo, MN

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $19.50 - $27.50 Hourly - Based on experience

Shift(s): 1st Shift, Monday - Friday

Company: R&M Manufacturing

About Us: R&M Manufacturing, part of the Arise Industrial Manufacturing family, was founded in 1968 to produce precision sheet metal components. With over 50 years providing excellence in sheet metal fabrication, R&M will assist with all sheet metal needs - from prototyping to production runs.

The R&M team's mission is to surpass the competition by delivering superior quality with integrity and fostering dynamic partnerships with customers. The core values emphasize safety as the top priority, investing in growth and training, operating with honesty, providing world-class service, and promoting teamwork for organizational improvement.

If you take pride in precision work and want to be part of a team that's been setting the standard in sheet metal fabrication for over 50 years, we want to hear from you.

Job Overview: The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting the daily financial operations of the organization by accurately processing, tracking, and reconciling both accounts payable and accounts receivable. This role ensures that customer payments, vendor invoices, and related financial documents are handled efficiently and in compliance with company policies. The Accounting Specialist plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, resolving routine discrepancies, supporting month-end reporting, and assisting with general accounting and administrative tasks. This position requires strong attention to detail, a working knowledge of basic accounting principles, and the ability to handle sensitive financial information with professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and review customer payments, vendor payments, invoices, sales orders, and purchase orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Receive, review, and post customer payments; investigate and resolve routine discrepancies and chargebacks; conduct follow-up communications as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records, files, and databases.
• Review and reconcile accounts receivable and payable (AP/AR) and other financial documents for accuracy.
• Assist with month-end reporting procedures and closing activities.
• Complete accounting reports as requested or required.
• Support the broader accounting team with accounting, clerical, and bookkeeping functions, including monitoring the shared email inbox.
• Assist with audits and account reviews as directed.
• Provide general administrative support as needed, including ordering supplies, greeting visitors, handling phone calls, and distributing mail.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ year of comparable accounting or finance work experience required.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Strong attention to detail, with solid organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with financial or accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, ERP systems, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and confidentiality.

Why Work with Us?

• We offer competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package.
• We invest in our people, offering opportunities for career growth and development. This may include learning new skills such as setups and programming to cross training in other areas of the plant.
• We offer a positive work culture with a safe environment while producing quality work efficiently.

Benefits:

• Day 1 company-provided telehealth services to all employees and family
• Company-provided Life and AD&D Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Multiple options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options (critical care, hospital indemnity, accident, etc.)
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth retirement savings plans with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off

How to Apply: If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you're a great fit for the role, please submit your application on this page. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming and encouraging applications from everyone. Our company participates in E-Verify to ensure a fair and inclusive employment process.