We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in Plymouth, Minnesota in a Long-term Contract position starting immediately. This on-site role is ideal for someone who wants to expand beyond routine transaction processing and contribute to stronger working capital management and process improvement. The position will support day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, billing, and reconciliations while partnering with key stakeholders on automation and close-related initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, validating supporting documentation, coordinating approvals, issuing payments, and responding to vendor questions.<br>• Oversee accounts receivable operations by preparing customer invoices, applying cash receipts, monitoring collections activity, and assisting with account-related inquiries.<br>• Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, subledgers, and clearing accounts to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records, support tax documentation tracking, and assist with year-end reporting requirements such as 1099 preparation.<br>• Prepare aging reports and contribute to short-term cash planning by supplying data and analysis related to receivables, payables, and working capital trends.<br>• Support month-end close activities by preparing accruals, reconciling cash-cycle accounts, and assembling schedules tied to working capital balances.<br>• Document accounting workflows in detail, including system steps, ownership, and control points, to improve consistency and operational visibility.<br>• Partner with internal teams to develop, test, and refine automation solutions for invoice capture, cash application, reconciliations, reporting, and related accounting processes.<br>• Assist with configuring and improving AP, AR, and banking workflows as new tools and operating processes are introduced.<br>• Track the effectiveness of automation efforts by monitoring processing accuracy, control adherence, and operational efficiencies achieved over time.