Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Finance Assistant will provide administrative support to the finance department at Alerus Center. Administrative duties may include, but are not limited to, answering phones, assisting with payroll, handling A/P, A/R, purchasing responsibilities, invoices, and general clerical duties.  Provide support for month end closing and account reconciliations. Safeguard company assets and provide data and fiscal support to other departments within the company.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00-$22.00

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until April 3, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Department in its day-to-day activities.
• Assist with guest/client relations.
• Provide general office/administrative/accounting support including input of weekly sales reports, A/P and A/R data entry, document coding, and event reporting.
• Copying, filing, scanning materials
• Prepare customer invoices for mailing.
• Assist with month end closing procedures.
• Examine and verify a variety of financial documents and reports.
• Assist with other office duties as needed.
• Other miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Two-year degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• 1-3 years’ experience in an accounting/administrative position with increasing level of oversight and responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and remain flexible in role.
• Consistent and reliable attention to detail, accuracy, and validity.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment. Must work well under pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to successfully interact and collaborate with all team members professionally and supportively.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with company and business contacts.
• Advanced proficiency with computers in a Windows platform including Microsoft applications, accounting/payroll/HRIS systems.
• Extensive experience preparing accurate spreadsheets and reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays.