Jr. Accounting/Accounts Payable Specialist
$22.9 - $25 per hourDahl Consulting
Job Description
Job Description
Title : Junior Accounting Specialist
Location : Golden Valley, MN
Job Type : Contract (3-6 months)
Compensation : $22.90-$25 per hour (W2)
Industry: Banking & Financial Services
Our firm is partnering with a well-established financial institution to hire a Junior Accounting Specialist to support mortgage accounting operations at its Golden Valley, MN location. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in accounting within the banking and financial services industry.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. While this role supports mortgage-related accounting functions, previous mortgage industry experience is not required.
Job Description
The Junior Accounting Specialist provides accounting and administrative support to the Accounting Department, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and transactions. This position plays a key role in mortgage accounting operations, accounts payable support, cash reconciliations, and wire transaction coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform borrower mortgage account audits and identify discrepancies for resolution.
- Reconcile general ledger and cash accounts on a daily and monthly basis.
- Prepare, record, and reconcile daily deposits across multiple accounting systems.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Process and balance merchant credit card payments.
- Support accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, coding verification, and payment preparation.
- Assist with daily mortgage loan wire transactions, including verification, processing, and reconciliation.
- Verify financial data related to mortgage loan purchases and sales.
- Support month-end accounting activities and special projects as needed.
- Deliver professional service while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 0-2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or administrative experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial data.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive, professional, and customer-focused approach.
- Ability to learn new accounting systems and software quickly.
- Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification when needed.
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
Preferred
- Previous exposure to accounting, banking, financial services, or mortgage operations.
- Experience with accounts payable processing or account reconciliations.
- Familiarity with general ledger accounting concepts.
- Experience working with financial or accounting software.
- Strong aptitude for problem-solving and process improvement.
Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: -w2fta/.
Our promise is simple. DAHL has proven year after year that we are flexible, consistent and easy to work with, which is why our clients and consultants have stayed with us, and we've continued to grow throughout the years.
Our clients know they can depend on our efforts, as we hold their priorities in high regard. We genuinely care about each and every relationship and promise to work with the utmost of respect, integrity and high energy, as we continually strive to build long-term relationships.
Company Description
Our promise is simple. DAHL has proven year after year that we are flexible, consistent and easy to work with, which is why our clients and consultants have stayed with us, and we've continued to grow throughout the years.\r\n \r\nOur clients know they can depend on our efforts, as we hold their priorities in high regard. We genuinely care about each and every relationship and promise to work with the utmost of respect, integrity and high energy, as we continually strive to build long-term relationships.
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