<p>We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a wholesale distribution organization in Arden Hills, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, takes pride in accuracy, and can manage a steady flow of invoices and payment-related activity. The person in this role will contribute across payables and receivables while partnering with vendors, customers, and internal teams to keep accounting processes running smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage large volumes of vendor invoices, ensuring each transaction is entered accurately and completed within established timelines.</p><p>• Organize incoming invoice documentation, direct items through approval channels, and assign general ledger coding when required.</p><p>• Review purchase order-backed invoices for proper matching and record them for payment, while also handling non-purchase order invoices that require additional approval.</p><p>• Monitor available payment discounts and prepare approved invoices for scheduled weekly disbursement cycles.</p><p>• Respond to vendor questions regarding account statements, overdue items, and discrepancies involving billed quantities or payments.</p><p>• Deliver timely support to internal departments and external partners on invoice status, payment details, and related accounting inquiries.</p><p>• Assist with accounts receivable activities, including generating daily parts invoices using shipping information and supporting billing for completed shipments.</p><p>• Communicate with customers about invoice questions and provide additional support for receivables follow-up or collections activities as business needs evolve.</p><p><br></p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.</p>
<p>Robert Half is actively looking to hire a determined Accounting Specialist for a recognized company. The primary tasks of the Accounting Specialist will be assisting in the process of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R), matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers, and general forms of data entry. If you are innovative and motivated, get your career moving in the right direction in a dynamic team environment. This is a long term temporary / contract to hire employment opportunity.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>- General accounting and administration assistance: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects</p><p>- Rectify transaction documents, which may involve alteration of other documents or entries as well as the original; may initiate other actions</p><p>- Transmit financial information to journals, registers, and ledgers, manually or by electronic equipment</p><p>- Support Accounts Receivable: apply cash receipt, help with collection of past due balance, process daily invoices/credit</p><p>- Assemble documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of accounting codes and expenditure codes</p><p>- Prepare statements and reports that require utilization of a number of sources</p><p>- Help with control of budgets by monitoring budgets and originating or verifying adjustments and transfers</p><p>- Work with Accounts Payable: A/P invoice matching & filing, vendor invoices and disbursement filing</p><p>- Harmonize discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required</p><p> </p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration. </p>
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core financial activities for a long-term contract opportunity based in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. This position will contribute to day-to-day accounting accuracy by handling payables, receivables, billing, and account reconciliation while helping maintain organized financial records. The role is well suited for someone who is comfortable managing recurring transactions, reviewing contract terms for billing purposes, and working across multiple accounting systems with a high degree of precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter and process vendor invoices promptly and accurately, resolving discrepancies so payments can be completed without delay.<br>• Manage a steady weekly flow of invoices while maintaining organized records and consistent processing timelines.<br>• Update cost classifications and prepare recurring Excel-based reports to support billing oversight and expense tracking.<br>• Examine contract terms to identify chargeable items and applicable costs, ensuring invoices reflect the correct billable amounts.<br>• Assist with accounts receivable activities, including issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on payments through online collection methods.<br>• Perform property-related accounting work within Buildium, including tracking receivables and supporting collection efforts.<br>• Complete account reconciliations and record journal entries to help maintain accurate and current financial data.<br>• Support general accounting operations across payables, receivables, billing, and collections to keep daily workflows running smoothly.
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role will contribute to accurate transaction processing across payables and receivables while helping maintain reliable records and strong communication with customers and vendors. The ideal candidate brings solid accounting knowledge, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This position also offers the opportunity to take on broader accounting support as business needs evolve.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle by reviewing invoice details, assigning the correct coding, securing approvals, and coordinating timely disbursements.<br>• Handle accounts receivable activities, including preparing invoices, submitting billing through customer portals, applying incoming payments, and reconciling account balances.<br>• Produce weekly payment recommendations, including electronic payment files and check run support, to help maintain consistent cash management.<br>• Monitor the shared accounting inbox and provide timely, thorough responses to internal teams, customers, and vendors.<br>• Review aging schedules, investigate outstanding items, and follow up on open balances to support effective collections and vendor account management.<br>• Maintain accurate financial records, organized digital documentation, and supporting files for routine accounting activity and reporting needs.<br>• Assist with inventory-related accounting adjustments by verifying supporting information and helping preserve record accuracy.<br>• Partner with operations, logistics, retail, and leadership teams to resolve issues, support audits, and improve day-to-day accounting processes.<br>• Develop task documentation and work instructions while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across accounting workflows.