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Robert Half Accounting Clerk in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This position supports day-to-day financial operations by managing billing, payment processing, recordkeeping, and shipping-related coordination in a collaborative office environment. The role works closely with accounting leadership as well as sales and operations teams to help maintain accurate transactions and efficient workflow.
Responsibilities:
• Create and submit customer invoices promptly, ensuring charges align with purchase orders, sales documentation, and client-specific billing terms.
• Process incoming payments, including checks, electronic transactions, and credit card activity, while maintaining accurate records in the accounting system.
• Complete customer onboarding documentation such as supplier forms, tax exemption records, W-9 requests, and portal registration requirements.
• Establish vendor profiles, review and enter supplier invoices, assign correct general ledger coding, and prepare payments by check, online banking, or wire transfer.
• Assist with year-end reporting activities related to vendor payment documentation and other accounting support tasks.
• Enter order and shipment details with precision, including customer information, package dimensions, weights, and related documentation.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipping through multiple carrier platforms, including preparation of shipping labels, commodity details, and freight information.
• Prepare packages for carrier pickup by attaching required paperwork, confirming labeling accuracy, and placing shipments in the designated outbound area.
• Provide backup support for additional accounting, reporting, and administrative duties as needed to help the department operate smoothly. Requirements • High school diploma required; an associate degree in accounting, business, or a related field is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and data entry.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word, along with accounting software and web-based tools.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across financial records, billing, and shipping information.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with accounting, sales, and operations colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a small team setting.
• Capability to use standard office equipment and perform occasional physical tasks involving items up to 25 pounds.
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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