Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a growing organization in Minnesota. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage core accounting activities with accuracy and consistency. The role will focus on transactional accounting, reconciliations, and billing support while helping maintain organized and reliable financial records.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate timely payments to maintain accurate accounts payable records.
• Manage customer invoicing, track incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances to support accounts receivable activities.
• Perform regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and ensure financial data is complete and accurate.
• Handle billing-related tasks, including preparing invoices, reviewing charges, and addressing routine questions tied to customer accounts.
• Maintain organized accounting documentation and update financial records in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with general accounting tasks such as data entry, transaction review, and support for month-end close activities.
• Investigate payment or posting variances and work with internal stakeholders to correct errors in a timely manner.• Experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes in a detail-focused accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of billing procedures, payment tracking, and account reconciliation practices.
• Ability to manage detailed financial information with a high level of accuracy and organization.
• Proficiency in core accounting functions and comfort handling routine transactional workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve recordkeeping issues.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with colleagues and addressing account-related questions.