Finance & Payroll Specialist; entry level

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
, or candidates with at least six months of relevant experience
, to launch their career in the financial field. The Entry‑Level Finance & Payroll Specialist supports essential payroll, billing, and operational functions that keep our organization running smoothly while gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

• Pay: $23-$25/hr depending on experience level (different then job title since it's 35 hours per week)
• Schedule:
  
  35 hour work week of 8am-5pm Monday-Wednesday, 8am-4pm on Thursday; paid lunches M-Th.
• Location
  : 100% in office in Bloomington, MN
• Type: Contract to hire on permanent after 720 hours/90 working days
• Benefits package: provided including medical benefits premium paid for by company, PTO, 401K match, etc.!

• Support payroll operations by maintaining and updating employee records, running payroll reports, assisting with payroll submissions, and resolving paycheck discrepancies
• Assist with billing processes, including preparing and submitting client service agreement requests and updates, verifying time records, managing client hour changes, and following up as needed
• Review and maintain accurate client service agreements to ensure compliance and proper billing documentation
• Provide basic office support, including setting up new hardware, troubleshooting computer, internet, or network issues, and assisting with general office projects and light administrative tasks

• 6+ months of experience in finance, accounting, payroll, data analysis, or related mathematical duties (internships accepted)
• Associate's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred
• Strong mathematical and financial aptitude with solid attention to detail
• Proficiency with computers and business software, including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets
• Ability to create, update, and manage spreadsheet and document files efficiently and accurately

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.