Accounting Specialist

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a high level of independent judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams (Account payable experience is not ideal. Take initiative to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently, consulting with team leads only after exhausting all other options.

Job Description:

Title: Accounting Specialist
Location: Minneapolis MN 55402
Pay Rate: $21/hr

HYBRID: 3 DAYS PER WEEK IN OFFICE REQUIRED (TUES-THURS)
POTENTIAL ASSIGNMENT EXTENSION/FTE CONVERSION (NOT GUARNTEED)
WORKING HOURS: 40 hours/ day shift/ 7: 30-4: 00
NO OT REQUIRED

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for reviewing and resolving exception items within our system of record, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks in alignment with departmental performance standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a high level of independent judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams (Account payable experience is not ideal. Our work is very different).  A successful candidate for this role would be someone who follows through, comfortable with repetition, interested in seeing a situation to resolution. 
 
Key Responsibilities:

Review and process exception items in the system of record, ensuring all tasks are completed within established performance guidelines.
Balance and reconcile assigned accounts, meeting or exceeding departmental expectations.
Perform complex research to resolve exception items, including tasks assigned on a rotational basis.
Investigate discrepancies and apply appropriate corrections to maintain data integrity.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders and escalate issues when necessary.
Take initiative to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently, consulting with team leads only after exhausting all other options.
Exercise a high level of independent judgment in decision-making processes.

SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A high level understanding of excel. Also the ability to use one note.