Accounting Specialist

- Fast Paced work Environments with changing priorities and accuracy
- Researching, Balancing, Reconciliation, Running adjustments, GL upload, mitigating potential risk.
- Expected to Complete all balancing, maintaining SLA’s, Daily goals (examples processing 40 overages or shortages), Clearing items
- Will work with a team of 18 team members, mostly in Minneapolis
- Currently 3 month contract which may be able to extend depending on backlog.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Processes transactions, reconciles and maintains various accounts and ledgers. Transactions processed and maintained may include: accounts payable, journal vouchers, vendor invoices, expense reimbursements, ledgers, statements, billings, and/or other accounting documents. Ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transactions processed. Conducts research on discrepancies and makes appropriate corrections or adjustments. Responds to and resolves inquiries. Posts data and/or checks and verifies data. Runs and prepares routine financial reports and analyses.

Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five or more years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping practices and principles
- Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to interpret data
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications