Accounting Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support high-volume accounts payable and accounts receivable operations for a manufacturing organization in Minnesota. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, transaction-focused environment and brings strong accuracy, speed, and accountability to daily accounting work. The role requires confidence working in digital workflows, collaborating with internal teams, and managing a steady workload while meeting deadlines consistently.

Responsibilities:

- Process a large volume of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with a high level of precision and timeliness.

- Review, code, and enter invoices, billing records, and payment information in accounting systems while maintaining organized digital documentation.

- Reconcile vendor accounts, customer accounts, and bank activity to identify discrepancies and support accurate financial records.

- Handle routine billing and cash application tasks, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and follow established procedures.

- Use accounting platforms and office applications to complete daily transactional work efficiently in a paperless environment.

- Partner with colleagues across departments to resolve invoice, payment, and account-related issues in a thorough and accurate manner.

- Monitor deadlines and prioritize competing tasks to keep payables, receivables, and reconciliations current.

- Maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders regarding account status, documentation needs, and transaction follow-up.

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

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Requirements - At least 2 years of accounting experience with practical exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, or both.

- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume transactional work with strong attention to detail and dependable accuracy.

- Comfortable working in a fully digital environment using tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Excel on a daily basis.

- Proficiency with invoice entry, billing support, account reconciliation, and bank reconciliation activities.

- Experience with accounting or ERP systems such as SAP ERP, Oracle, or J.D. Edwards.

- Strong keyboarding and 10-key skills, with the ability to work efficiently and use system shortcuts to improve productivity.

- Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills in a fast-moving team setting.

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