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Robert Half Accounting Specialist in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Description We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support an organization through a contract position. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage core financial activities, contribute to period-end close processes, and produce accurate reporting for leadership. The position offers an opportunity to work across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger activities while helping maintain strong financial accuracy and organization.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare journal entries and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to maintain timely financial reporting.
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger balances, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues efficiently.
• Develop and review balance sheet and income statement analyses to support management reporting needs.
• Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and complete related account reconciliations.
• Assemble and update financial close documentation and workbooks used during reporting cycles.
• Support billing-related tasks and other accounting operations while helping preserve accurate financial records. Requirements • Hands-on experience in accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and account reconciliation.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and review financial data effectively.
• Proven ability to prepare and review journal entries and support period-end closing activities.
• High level of accuracy with excellent analytical and detail-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with internal stakeholders and reporting needs.
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.
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