Accounting Specialist

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Russell Tobin's client is hiring an Accounting Specialist in Minneapolis, MN

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite) - Minneapolis, MN 55402

Pay rate: $19-$20.80/hr

Responsibilities:

• Process transactions, reconcile accounts, and maintain various ledgers.
• Handle financial documents such as accounts payable, vendor invoices, journal vouchers, and expense reimbursements.
• Ensure all transactions are accurate, complete, and processed within established timelines.
• Research and correct discrepancies, escalating issues when necessary.
• Perform manual matching of items (approximately 2,000 per 8-hour shift).
• Complete monthly reconciliations within the designated window.
• Research, escalate, and resolve all aged items within 5 days.
• Prepare and run routine financial reports and analyses.
• Collaborate via email with business line partners as needed (no phone or in-person client interaction required).

Requirements:

• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical abilities.
• Proven experience in exception processing, account reconciliation, or related accounting/finance functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Recon and Recon Tool systems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve exceptions and interpret complex data accurately.
• Experience preparing financial reports and performing detailed data analysis.
• Advanced computer navigation skills and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.