Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for an Accounting Specialist II in St Paul, Minnesota. This role involves auditing and processing transactions, maintaining accounting records, and assisting in the analysis of data and budget information. The workplace is located in a dynamic environment that is part of a thriving industry. Responsibilities: • Auditing bills, claims, and related documents to ensure the accuracy of transactions and conformance with relevant payment conditions • Maintaining general, control, and subsidiary books of account by posting and monitoring transactions, distributing charges, and calculating encumbrances • Balancing accounts by computing totals and comparing results to external controls to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies • Reconciling account discrepancies by identifying errors, tracing errors to their sources, obtaining correct data, and entering corrections • Preparing payment documents such as accounts payable forms, purchase orders, requisitions, claims, and similar items to initiate payments • Creating accounts receivable documents for billable items by calculating rates, collecting and compiling data, and preparing invoices • Preparing periodic reports to document transactions and budget conditions • Assembling information to assist in making cost projections and summarizing financial and statistical activity for use in budget preparation and other reports • Researching costs for planned purchases by contacting potential vendors and analyzing information in terms of best cost/benefit outcome *Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment. Please submit your resume and call Jordan Lynch at 651-293-3973 for review and consideration. Requirements • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems • Demonstrated ability to perform a variety of Accounting Functions • Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) • Knowledge of Auditing practices • Familiarity with Billing Functions • Capability to function as a Full Charge Bookkeeper • Skill in Account Reconciliation • Experience in Bill Payment procedures • Ability to manage Purchase Orders • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suites. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .