Accounting Clerk
6 - 10 years
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Contract
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
Job Title: Accounting Clerk II
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Duration: 6 Months
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary
The Accounting Clerk II is responsible for performing full-cycle purchase processing and supporting various accounting and finance-related tasks. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle high-volume transactions efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Duration: 6 Months
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary
The Accounting Clerk II is responsible for performing full-cycle purchase processing and supporting various accounting and finance-related tasks. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle high-volume transactions efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices received via mail and email
- Perform 3-way invoice matching
- Review invoices for proper documentation and approvals
- Enter invoices ensuring correct accounting period for month-end close
- Prepare and process weekly check payments
- Match payments with supporting documents and ensure timely mailing
- Maintain proper filing and storage of invoices and records
- Set up and maintain supplier accounts in ERP system
- Ensure tax documentation is collected, validated, and stored
- Respond to supplier and employee inquiries regarding invoices/payments
- Research and resolve discrepancies and issues
- Reconcile and enter corporate purchasing credit card transactions
- Process Sunshine Act payments into the system
- Ensure compliance with internal finance policies and controls
- Provide general administrative and finance team support
Qualifications
- Associate degree (2-year) required
- 3+ years of experience in:
- Accounts Payable
- General Ledger
- Experience with Epicor (preferred)
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
- Experience working under tight deadlines in high-volume settings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Strong problem-solving and research abilities
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
- 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (strong Excel skills required)
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment