We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will take charge of overseeing financial processes, ensuring accuracy, and fostering a collaborative work environment. This position offers the opportunity to manage and mentor student workers while contributing to the success of our organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end close procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to guarantee financial data integrity.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries to support accurate accounting records.<br>• Supervise and mentor student workers, encouraging growth and teamwork.<br>• Oversee financial statement audits, providing necessary documentation and support.<br>• Monitor compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.<br>• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes.<br>• Ensure timely completion of account reconciliations to support financial accuracy.
We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure accurate reporting in our organization. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage transactional accounting, maintain inventory records, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings expertise in financial processes and thrives in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct and manage month-end closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by reviewing entries and reconciling accounts regularly.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate efficient and accurate financial statement audits.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations to validate financial data consistency.<br>• Process journal entries and monitor transaction records to maintain accuracy.<br>• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable operations for optimal workflow efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with purchasing, warehouse, and operations teams to oversee inventory accounting processes.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks and other financial tools to streamline accounting procedures and reporting.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance overall operational efficiency.<br>• Generate financial reports and provide insights to assist organizational decision-making.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cash Application Specialist to join our client's team in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. In this role, you will handle daily financial transactions and ensure accuracy in cash application processes while resolving discrepancies related to accounts payable and receivable. This is a long-term contract position within the manufacturing industry, offering a great opportunity to contribute to essential business operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner while adhering to company policies and procedures.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve issues related to missing invoices, policy approvals, and other transactional discrepancies.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance teams and other departments to address unique transactions and ensure proper resolution.</p><p>• Support accounting cycles, including month-end and year-end closings, physical inventories, and audits.</p><p>• Reconcile supplier statements to maintain accurate records and resolve any discrepancies.</p><p>• Assist with financial activities related to mergers and acquisitions as needed.</p><p>• Provide support for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy in documentation.</p><p>• Maintain detailed records of customer cash applications and credit postings.</p><p>• Perform additional duties as assigned to support financial operations.</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 currently looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist! In this position, you will enter, post and reconcile batches, research and resolve customer A/R issues, place billing and collection calls, maintain cash receipts journal, update, and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L. This is a long-term contract position with a growing company in Shoreview.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>- Reconcile bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in various ledgers</p><p>- Verify of documents and codes</p><p>- Process payments and compiling segments of monthly closings and annual reports</p><p>- Match cash receipts to related customer invoice and enter into cash receipts spreadsheet and billing system</p><p>- Collections: contact existing clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans</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>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Client Relationship Manager to join our client's team in Twin Cities. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our advisors by providing planning and operational support interacting with clients. This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can manage account tools effectively and deliver exceptional service.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Become the first point of contact for key clients of the firm</p><p>• Utilize financial planning software to support retirement, education, tax, charitable, estate, or insurance planning.</p><p>• Prepare and manage documentation for client onboarding, transfers, and money movement, ensuring timely submission to custodians.</p><p>• Monitor account activities to confirm proper transfer and tracking of business operations.</p><p>• Develop expertise in custodial platforms to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Handle tasks to effectively support financial operations.</p><p>• Utilize CRM to document tasks and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Perform various other duties that contribute to the success and growth of the firm.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Client Services Manager to oversee and enhance the delivery of account onboarding, legal documentation, and treasury management services in compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role requires strong leadership skills to manage a team focused on loan support and treasury operations, ensuring exceptional service levels and operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Documentation, Onboarding, & Administration (70%)</strong></p><ul><li>Champion a client-focused culture within the department, setting expectations, managing staff, and ensuring consistent high-quality client service.</li><li>Execute routine processing tasks for loan and treasury management products.</li><li>Develop and maintain service level agreements, publish performance dashboards, and evaluate processes for improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with Credit, Relationship Managers, and Compliance to align with business objectives and compliance requirements.</li><li>Support client growth and service across business lines.</li><li>Cross-train staff to ensure consistent coverage and ongoing skill development.</li><li>Coordinate preparation and maintenance of legal loan documentation, including notes, security agreements, guarantees, UCC filings, collateral, and insurance records.</li><li>Oversee setup and maintenance of treasury management product offerings (e.g., ACH, Wires, Remote Deposit Capture, Positive Pay, and online banking installations and limits); monitor internal controls and dual authorization.</li><li>Maintain vendor relationships and act as product administrator for technology platforms, including coordination of upgrades and user acceptance testing (UAT).</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Risk Management & Compliance (15%)</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and update departmental policies, procedures, SOPs, and internal controls in line with regulatory expectations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.</li><li>Lead remediation efforts for audit and examination findings.</li><li>Track and manage exceptions to maintain audit-ready operations.</li><li>Develop and implement fraud prevention and risk mitigation strategies to protect client assets and ensure regulatory compliance.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Optimization & Technology Enhancement (15%)</strong></p><ul><li>Regularly review and optimize operational workflows, recommending technology improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and control.</li><li>Build business cases for automation or system enhancements; coordinate training and change management during rollouts.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders for approval and integration of process improvements.</li><li>Anticipate and plan for technology needs to drive future client experience and operational efficiency.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Revenue Cycle Manager to oversee and optimize revenue cycle processes in Bloomington, Minnesota. This role requires a strategic leader who can ensure compliance with Minnesota healthcare programs, manage billing and collections, and drive operational excellence across multiple service lines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare finance and a proven track record of managing revenue integrity and payer relations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage accounts receivable functions, including billing, collections, and reconciliations, to ensure accurate and timely revenue processing.</p><p>• Develop and implement strategies for maintaining compliance with Minnesota Department of Human Services and healthcare program requirements.</p><p>• Oversee authorization management processes to ensure proper documentation and adherence to regulatory standards.</p><p>• Handle audits and corrective action plans, ensuring compliance with state and program guidelines.</p><p>• Manage payer relations and negotiate contracts to optimize reimbursement.</p><p>• Supervise multi-service teams, fostering collaboration and efficiency across revenue cycle functions.</p><p>• Conduct regular reviews of aging reports and cash applications to identify trends and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Ensure proper handling of prior authorizations and account reconciliations to maintain revenue integrity.</p><p>• Monitor healthcare billing workflows for Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance claims to ensure adherence to policies.</p><p>• Provide leadership in supporting fiscal management services and self-directed service models.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee financial operations and support project accounting functions in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role involves leading an operations team, ensuring accurate project budgeting, and driving financial efficiency. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this position offers a rewarding opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and mentor a team of operations staff, providing training and guidance to ensure high-quality project outcomes.<br>• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the team.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers and engineers, to gather and analyze financial data for decision-making.<br>• Conduct detailed reviews of project budgets, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and identifying discrepancies.<br>• Prepare monthly financial projections and address potential cost issues that may affect profitability.<br>• Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and streamline financial workflows.<br>• Monitor industry trends and regulatory updates to align financial strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Support annual and special audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.<br>• Develop and maintain management reports to improve visibility into project performance and financial metrics.<br>• Proactively identify operational challenges and propose innovative solutions to mitigate risks.
<p>We are looking for a Bookkeeper with a background in accounting, who is fond of group work and enjoys relating to other people. If you're an experienced Bookkeeper with top-notch organization skills, Robert Half has a terrific opportunity at a growing company for you to check out! Take advantage of this career-building opportunity! If you have experience with A/P, A/R, General ledger, and financial reporting, then this may be the right Bookkeeper role for you.</p><p> </p><p>Major responsibilities</p><p>- Conduct and manage the general ledger</p><p>- Oversee accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions</p><p>- Support quality archived records by filing documents</p><p>- Settle accounts by reconciling entries</p><p>- Supervise bookkeeping policies and procedures, along with developing a framework to track financial transactions with an established chart of accounts</p><p>- Review payments received and record deposits</p><p>- Produce financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information</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>
<p>A mid-sized company is currently looking for an Accounting Clerk to join its team. Serving in this role, you will be responsible for multiple forms of data entry, matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers, and playing an integral role in the process of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). Grow with this company in an environment that offers you a great work space/office, excellent benefits, and great career advancement opportunity. This is a long term contract employment based in the Maplewood, Minnesota area.</p><p> </p><p>Role & Responsibilities</p><p>- Standardize transaction documents, which may require revision of other documents or entries as well as the original; may initiate other actions</p><p>- Settle 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>- General accounting and administration support: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects</p><p>- Support Accounts Payable: vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching & filing</p><p>- Assist in control of budgets by monitoring budgets and originating or verifying adjustments and transfers</p><p>- Collaborate with Accounts Receivable: apply cash receipt, process daily invoices/credit, help with collection of past due balance</p><p>- Produce statements and reports that require utilization of a wide range of sources</p><p>- Upload financial information to journals, registers, and ledgers, via by hand or by electronic equipment</p><p>- Code documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of expenditure codes and accounting codes</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>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a dynamic employee for a temporary / contract to hire opportunity with a growing company! The primary role of the Cash Application Specialist will be to determine how each line item on the customer remittance will be applied against the customer’s account, while strictly adhering to company policy and GAAP accounting standards. Advanced excel skills and heavy accounts receivable reconciliation/auditing experience are a must.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>- Download customer payment and remittance information from the lockbox, customer portals and email daily.</p><p>- Utilize working knowledge of the customer payment breakdown-process, factoring in any issues that may delay the breakdown-process, to prioritize workload, while still ensuring that all cash is posted by daily/monthly deadlines.</p><p>- Following company policy, breakdown customer remittances and research each remittance line item to determine which invoice on the customer account to apply cash.</p><p>- Balance all cash application, unapplied cash and non-AR entries to ensure total cash applied matches the customer payment.</p><p>- Provide auditable support, per company policy, for all cash application and non-AR entries.</p><p>- Develop working relationship with customer contacts and internal teams and communicate any discrepancies or problems timely. Monitor, follow-up and escalate to ensure problems are addressed so cash can be applied by daily/monthly deadlines.</p><p>- Communicate any lien releases or other billing process change documentation that may arrive with the customer remittance to appropriate internal teams.</p><p>- Assist the Cash App data-entry teams in posting cash as necessary to SAP, ensuring all deadlines are met.</p><p>- Assist with month-end close and prepare analysis and/or other administrative reports, review outstanding items and exceptions.</p><p>- Accounting and clerical duties such as filing, scanning, making collections phone calls and sending out past due correspondence.</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>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our client's team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance with reporting requirements. This opportunity is ideal for someone eager to grow their expertise within a supportive and development-focused environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct detailed audits and reviews of union reporting data to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare and file local and quarterly tax returns promptly.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Provide assistance with year-end processes, including reporting and compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with the team on various ad-hoc projects as needed.</p><p>• Adapt to shifting priorities and tasks to meet organizational needs.</p><p>• Support payroll operations during system updates or transitions.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.</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 looking for Senior Accountants for a long-term contract opportunity in Falcon Heights! As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and regulatory reporting. We are looking for someone who has excellent analytical skills and enjoys working in a challenging and fast–paced environment to support the company's continued success.</p><p> </p><p>Role & Responsibilities</p><p>- Execute monthly accounting close procedures (journal entries, reconciliations, reports)</p><p>- Work with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls and provide support on special requests.</p><p>- Provide analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)</p><p>- Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations</p><p>- Ad-hoc projects as necessary</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>
<p>Robert Half is looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk for our client in Woodbury. This Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for processing of various accounts receivable functions which utilize research, reconciling, investigating and problem solving techniques. They will also need to know how to apply daily deposits in the system as well as perform daily/monthly balancing and to provide the necessary documents to General Accounting. This AR Candidate will report to the A/R Credit Manager and/or A/R Lead and will perform the following duties:</p><p> </p><p>- Daily scanner deposits and manual deposits as needed</p><p>- Cash application (i.e. cash, checks, credit cards), clearing A/R refunds, reversing NSF, various other clearings (i.e. credit memo, settlements, reapplication of funds), applying sales amendments, and applying A/R write-off.</p><p>- Tracking NSF and adjustments</p><p>- Daily cash application to be processed on a timely basis</p><p>- Accurately review accounts status for balance due and determine past due and/or current balances</p><p>- Perform account reconciliation (i.e. for collection accounts, dispute, etc.)</p><p>- Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of A/R accounting policies and procedures</p><p>- Work closely with credit/collection</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>
<p>If you're looking to further your career in accounting and enjoy solving complex problems, Robert Half has a terrific contract Staff Accountant position available for you to check out. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, many aspects of internal reporting will be your responsibility. You will promote the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Mounds View, Minnesota area, this company offers an engaging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.</p><p> </p><p>Major responsibilities</p><p>- Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation</p><p>- Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision</p><p>- Oversee the creation of monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for reporting to management</p><p>- Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested</p><p>- Support capital lease and monthly payment schedules</p><p>- Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll</p><p>- Be a part of various department-wide initiatives</p><p>- Participate in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation</p><p>- Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP</p><p>- Offer descriptions of a large number of financial data and communicate insights in a useful and understandable manner</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>
<p>Robert Half is seeking an ambitious Billing Clerk with strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy to join a focused and motivated team in the manufacturing industry. In this Billing Clerk position, you will review bills and perform data entry into spreadsheets and accounting software. We are seeking candidates looking for work based in the St. Paul, Minnesota area for this Billing Clerk opening.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>- Obtain missing or correct data when necessary, after evaluating billing documents and other data for accuracy and completeness</p><p>- Issue monthly customer statements</p><p>- Operate closely with other functional teams to certify data consistency and excellence</p><p>- Review, process, and evaluate bills or invoices for services rendered</p><p>- Establish financial controls and procedures</p><p>- Process credit memos</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>
<p>We are looking for a highly organized Accounting Clerk to join a team on a contract basis in Stillwater, Minnesota. In this role, you will be responsible for managing both Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions, ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle full-cycle Accounts Receivable (AR) tasks, including managing invoices, purchase orders, and payment processing.</p><p>• Conduct 3-way matching to verify the accuracy of payments and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with clients and team members.</p><p>• Accurately post and reconcile cash applications to ensure proper financial reporting.</p><p>• Investigate and address short payments or other payment issues to maintain account integrity.</p><p>• Process purchase orders and invoices, minimizing manual entry where possible.</p><p>• Research and resolve remittance discrepancies to guarantee timely payment processing.</p><p>• Maintain thorough documentation of Accounts Payable (AP) transactions in compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Assist with monthly closing activities for both AR and AP functions.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with vendors, clients, and internal teams to resolve outstanding financial issues.</p><p>• Uphold confidentiality and a high level of attention to detail in all financial operations.</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>
<p>Robert Half is searching for an Entry Level Accountant for a contract position. In this position, your responsibilities will include data entry, financial statement review, and Excel spreadsheet creation and manipulation. If you have an aptitude for Excel, a positive attitude, and a desire to work in an entry-level accounting position, then this position could be the perfect fit.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>- Preparing monthly journal entries</p><p>- Investigating and correcting account discrepancies</p><p>- Making sure that accounts contained in the general ledger are correct</p><p>- Assisting with full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes</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>
<p>We are looking for a Full Charge Bookkeeper on a temporary / contract to hire role. The Full Charge Bookkeeper will be responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>- Full cycle Accounts Receivable including Collections and Billing</p><p>- Full cycle Accounts Payable</p><p>- Multiple bank reconciliations and record keeping</p><p>- Detailed Analysis and preparation of reports for the President of the company</p><p>- Payroll for 100+ employees including 1099s and tax reporting</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>
