Accounting Specialist Saint Paul, MN

Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core financial operations for a long-term contract assignment in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role is ideal for someone who can manage transaction processing, maintain accurate records, and help keep accounting activities organized and compliant. The position will contribute to daily accounting workflows while also assisting with reporting, budgeting support, and select payroll-related tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Review invoices, claims, and supporting records to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with payment guidelines before processing.

• Record financial activity across appropriate ledgers, allocate charges correctly, and monitor entries to keep accounting records current and reliable.

• Compare balances against control totals and external records to verify account accuracy and highlight inconsistencies.

• Investigate account differences, trace the source of errors, and enter corrections to restore accurate financial data.

• Prepare payment-related documentation, including requisitions, purchasing forms, and other disbursement records needed to release funds.

• Generate billing and receivable documents by compiling source information, applying rates, and issuing invoices for recoverable costs.

• Produce recurring financial summaries and budget-related reports to document transaction activity and current spending status.

• Gather and organize financial and statistical information to support forecasting, budget preparation, and management reporting.

• Process department payroll or personnel-related documents and provide administrative support tied to employee benefit coordination.

• Maintain an adequate supply of commonly used forms and respond to requests for account information from internal stakeholders.

* Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

Please submit your resume and call  for review and consideration.