Accounting Specialist

Job Title:
Accounting Specialist (Contract)

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Pay Rate: $16.00 – $21.00 per hour

Duration: 6-Month Contract

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support transactional accounting and reconciliation activities within a corporate accounting team. This role focuses on high-volume processing, reconciliations, and exception resolution, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently within defined close timelines.

This position is part of a 16-member Corporate Function team located in Minneapolis
. The role is back-office focused with no customer-facing or phone responsibilities
.

• Process, reconcile, and maintain various accounting transactions, accounts, and ledgers
• Handle transactions including:
• • Accounts payable
  • Statements, billings, and related accounting documents
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all transactions
• Research discrepancies and make appropriate corrections or adjustments
• Post, verify, and validate financial data
• Run and prepare routine financial reports and basic analyses
• Perform manual matching
  , clearing approximately 2,000 items per 8-hour shift
• Complete monthly reconciliations within established close windows
• Research, escalate, and clear all aging items within 5 days
• Respond to and resolve inquiries primarily via email with business partners
• Corporate accounting function
• Team size: 16 members
• Location:
  
  Minneapolis Client Plaza
• No face-to-face customer interaction
• No phone work; communication is primarily via email

• Ability to identify, research, and resolve exceptions
• Strong data interpretation and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Experience with manual Excel reconciliations and reconciliation tools