Accounting Specialist II

Accounting Specialist II

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist II to join a team in Saint Paul, Minnesota in a contract-to-permanent position. This opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage detailed accounting work with accuracy, exercise sound judgment on more complex transactions, and support daily financial operations across payables, receivables, reconciliation, and reporting. The role also contributes to budget support activities and selected payroll or personnel-related processing while helping maintain reliable financial records.

Responsibilities:

• Review invoices, claims, and supporting records to confirm mathematical accuracy, proper authorization, and compliance with payment guidelines before processing.
• Record financial activity in general and subsidiary ledgers, allocate charges appropriately, and track encumbrances to keep accounting records current and complete.
• Compare account balances against source documents and control totals, investigate variances, and make corrections needed to maintain accurate financial data.
• Reconcile discrepancies by tracing issues to their origin, verifying correct information, and updating records to resolve outstanding account differences.
• Prepare payment-related documentation such as purchase orders, requisitions, claims, and accounts payable forms to support timely disbursements.
• Generate accounts receivable invoices by compiling billing data, applying established rates, and organizing documentation for customer charges.
• Produce recurring financial and budget reports that summarize transaction activity, account status, and spending patterns for departmental use.
• Compile financial, statistical, and cost information to support budget planning, forecasting, and other accounting analyses.
• Process payroll and personnel-related documents for department staff and assist with administrative support tied to employee benefit coordination.
• Respond to requests for accounting information and maintain essential office forms and documents by monitoring inventory and arranging replenishment as needed.

* 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.