We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team. This is a Contract position within the manufacturing industry that requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions. The ideal candidate will contribute to ensuring accurate financial processes and maintaining effective communication across departments. Responsibilities:• Manage daily receipt and posting of transactions across multiple bank accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation against bank statements.• Collaborate with accounts receivable teams, sales, and other departments to address and resolve payment discrepancies.• Maintain a log of deductions from remittances and follow up on discrepancies until resolved.• Assist in month-end reconciliations and ensure alignment with general ledger bank account entries.• Process daily invoicing for customer shipments across divisions, including freight charges and surcharges, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.• Investigate and address issues highlighted in exception reports and review month-end statements for accuracy.• Conduct collection efforts for open accounts and address customer billing issues to resolve account delinquencies.• Identify root causes of account delinquency and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency.• Support special projects and additional tasks as assigned.• Process invoices for goods and services, reconcile variances, and prepare supplier invoices for storage and month-end accruals.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting roles, specializing in accounts payable and accounts receivable. • Proficiency in processing and reconciling invoices, and handling billing functions. • Strong skills in account reconciliation and collections. • Experience with widely used software packages, including Excel and Word. • Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to follow up effectively across departments. • Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to new tasks and systems. • Proven ability to meet deadlines and maintain composure under pressure. • Strong analytical skills to identify and implement process improvements.

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Eden Prairie, MN
onsite
Temporary
23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team. This is a Contract position within the manufacturing industry that requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions. The ideal candidate will contribute to ensuring accurate financial processes and maintaining effective communication across departments. Responsibilities:• Manage daily receipt and posting of transactions across multiple bank accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation against bank statements.• Collaborate with accounts receivable teams, sales, and other departments to address and resolve payment discrepancies.• Maintain a log of deductions from remittances and follow up on discrepancies until resolved.• Assist in month-end reconciliations and ensure alignment with general ledger bank account entries.• Process daily invoicing for customer shipments across divisions, including freight charges and surcharges, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.• Investigate and address issues highlighted in exception reports and review month-end statements for accuracy.• Conduct collection efforts for open accounts and address customer billing issues to resolve account delinquencies.• Identify root causes of account delinquency and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency.• Support special projects and additional tasks as assigned.• Process invoices for goods and services, reconcile variances, and prepare supplier invoices for storage and month-end accruals.
2025-09-29T14:58:49Z