Accounting Specialist - Finance and Reporting in Minnesota

Job Summary:

The Accounting Specialist will be cross-trained in the various financial functions of the agency. May perform financial related tasks relating to any of the following areas; Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Purchasing.  

Essential Functions:

Accounts Payable:

1. Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
2. Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
3. Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
4. Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.
5. Ensures credit is received for outstanding memos.
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