Accounting Specialist

Kforce has a client in Minneapolis, MN that is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Specialist to join our team.Overview:This role is responsible for reviewing and resolving exception items within our system of record, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks in alignment with departmental performance standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a high level of independent judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams (Account payable experience is not ideal; Our work is very different). A successful candidate for this role would be someone who follows through, comfortable with repetition, interested in seeing a situation to resolution.Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process exception items in the system of record, ensuring all tasks are completed within established performance guidelines
• Balance and reconcile assigned accounts, meeting or exceeding departmental expectations
• Perform complex research to resolve exception items, including tasks assigned on a rotational basis
• Investigate discrepancies and apply appropriate corrections to maintain data integrity
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders and escalate issues when necessary
• Take initiative to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently, consulting with team leads only after exhausting all other options
• Exercise a high level of independent judgment in decision-making processes

• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven experience in exception processing, account reconciliation, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High-level understanding of Excel and the ability to use One Note

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience at a retail banking location
• Previous experience in Infogix
• Strong analytical skills
• High level of independent judgment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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