Accounting Clerk

Description

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Payment Posting Specialist to join our team in Bloomington, Minnesota. In this contract-to-hire position, you will play a key role in payment processing, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a solid background in accounting or finance. We need someone who can hit the ground running with payment posting/processing!

Responsibilities:

- Process and post payments in high volume while balancing payment batches to ensure accuracy.

- Handle check deposits and resolve issues such as postdated checks or closed accounts.

- Verify the accuracy of bank deposits and initiate transfers to designated accounts.

- Prepare and distribute daily collection reports to stakeholders.

- Generate remittance schedules and statements for clients with supporting documentation.

- Import fees into accounting software to manage accounts receivable entries efficiently.

- Issue checks for various purposes, including refunds, commissions, and client deposits.

- Resolve discrepancies in scanned remittance documents to maintain data accuracy.

- Suggest workflow improvements to enhance payment processing efficiency.

- Support the onboarding and training of new team members in payment procedures

Requirements

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable and Payment Posting

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Experience with high volume payment posting

- Proficiency in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.

- Strong skills in data entry and invoice processing.

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis.

- Experience handling manual checks and collection processes.

- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational capabilities.

- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

- Familiarity with financial compliance and security protocols.

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