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Robert Half Accountant in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Description
We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join a health insurance organization supporting critical financial and tax-related operations. The role is ideal for someone who is highly detail-oriented, comfortable handling routine accounting tasks, and able to collaborate effectively with a remote team while maintaining accuracy in daily financial activities.
Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day banking support activities, including reviewing and processing payment-related referrals such as voids, stop requests, and returned items submitted by claims teams through OnBase.
• Assist senior accounting staff by investigating account variances and helping resolve routine financial discrepancies with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review quarterly tax-related files and help identify, document, and correct issues affecting 941 and 1099 reporting.
• Partner with the reporting team to refine existing reports and help develop new reporting tools that surface financial issues earlier in the process.
• Support the preparation and assembly of 941 and 1099 data files for submission into designated tax platforms.
• Provide seasonal support during tax periods by retrieving and distributing copies of W-2 and 1099 documents for members as needed.
• Maintain organized records and follow established accounting procedures to ensure reliable documentation and audit readiness.
Requirements
• At least 2 years of experience supporting detailed financial processes such as check handling, stop payments, void transactions, or returned funds.
• At least 2 years of experience researching and resolving financial discrepancies in a structured accounting or finance environment.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, standard practices, and routine reconciliation methods.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accountability for the accuracy of financial data and documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a remote team.
• Familiarity with tax documentation such as W-2s and 1099s, including the data elements commonly included on these forms.
• Experience using ADP
• Ability to work 6a-3p CST.
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