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Accounting Specialist

Job in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 55110, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

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.

Responsibilities

- General accounting and administration assistance: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects

- Rectify transaction documents, which may involve alteration of other documents or entries as well as the original; may initiate other actions

- Transmit financial information to journals, registers, and ledgers, manually or by electronic equipment

- Support Accounts Receivable: apply cash receipt, help with collection of past due balance, process daily invoices/credit

- Assemble documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of accounting codes and expenditure codes

- Prepare statements and reports that require utilization of a number of sources

- Help with control of budgets by monitoring budgets and originating or verifying adjustments and transfers

- Work with Accounts Payable: A/P invoice matching & filing, vendor invoices and disbursement filing

- Harmonize discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required

* Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

Please submit your resume and call  for review and consideration.

Requirements

- Minimum of 5+ years accounting experience

- Account analysis experience preferred

- Account reconciliation experience required

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written and listening)

- Great attention to detail

- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

- Ability to easily learn new systems

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ()  and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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