We are looking for an Accounting Lead to oversee core accounting operations and provide financial insight that supports sound business decisions in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. This role combines hands-on responsibility for close, reporting, payroll support, and compliance with broader planning, analysis, and process improvement work. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, communicates effectively with leaders across the organization, and can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process, prepare financial statements, and maintain accurate account reconciliations and day-to-day accounting records.<br>• Create recurring financial reports and presentation materials for senior leadership and the Board, translating results into clear business insights.<br>• Build and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans that align with organizational objectives and operating needs.<br>• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide recommendations that help improve performance and support strategic decisions.<br>• Conduct special financial studies such as break-even assessments, service line projections, and other project-based evaluations.<br>• Coordinate the annual external audit, organize required documentation, and respond to auditor requests in a timely manner.<br>• Support payroll administration on a bi-weekly basis and serve as backup coverage when the primary processor is unavailable.<br>• Track grant-related financial activity, help maintain compliance with applicable requirements, and assist with related reporting when needed.<br>• Strengthen internal controls and refine accounting policies, procedures, and systems to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.<br>• Partner with department leaders on cost management, vendor-related financial matters, and other ongoing or one-time accounting projects.
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Lakeville, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an organized individual who can manage day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate records, and help keep billing and cash flow processes running smoothly. The role will contribute across both payables and receivables while ensuring transactions are properly tracked and reconciled.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and help ensure timely and accurate payment activity.<br>• Prepare customer billing records, issue invoices, and follow up on outstanding balances to support consistent receivables management.<br>• Reconcile account activity by reviewing discrepancies, researching variances, and updating records as needed.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation and assist with routine accounting tasks that support month-to-month operations.<br>• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows to promote accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal standards.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoice questions, payment issues, and account-related concerns in a timely manner.
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support high-volume accounts payable and accounts receivable operations for a manufacturing organization in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, transaction-focused environment and can maintain accuracy while managing a steady workload. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience, strong system proficiency, and the ability to work effectively within a digital, paperless workflow.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a large volume of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Review, code, and enter invoices, billing records, and payment activity while keeping financial data organized and complete.</p><p>• Reconcile vendor accounts, customer balances, and bank records to identify discrepancies and support accurate reporting.</p><p>• Use accounting and ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or J.D. Edwards to manage daily financial operations and maintain transaction records.</p><p>• Communicate with internal teams to resolve payment issues, documentation gaps, and account questions across departments.</p><p>• Monitor inboxes and workflow tools in applications such as Outlook and Teams to prioritize tasks and respond to requests efficiently.</p><p>• Apply strong data entry skills and keyboard efficiency to meet deadlines in a high-volume processing environment.</p><p>• Support ongoing accounting activities within a fully digital setting, ensuring records are handled consistently and in accordance with established procedures.</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>