Accountant I

at  Robert Half

We’re looking for Accountant candidates who create spreadsheets in their sleep, and are looking to find their places in the accounting field. Robert Half has an exciting opportunity for an entry-level Accountant with a highly successful organization. This position’s duties will include reviewing financial statements with a heavy data entry component. An Excel enthusiast interested in spreadsheet creation and manipulation will thrive in this entry-level position. This opportunity is for a long-term contract / temporary entry-level Accountant position and is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Executing alternate duties and partaking in special projects as assigned
• Reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts
• Facilitating full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Input data
• Assisting with audit fieldwork for both financial and operational audits
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Researching and rectifying account discrepancies
• High-level understanding of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, vlookups) is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Onsite
• Great Plains (GPAC) experience highly preferred
• Adeptness in HealthCare.gov
• Journal entries experience
• Bank reconciliations experience preferred
• Knowledge of Planning Processes
• Invoice experience desired
• Practical knowledge of Enter Invoices
• General familiarity with health insurance
• Integration experience highly desired
• Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn and to take initiative on variety of tasks and projects
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• At minimum, 1 year of relevant accounting experience
• Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
• Applicants with an AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business are recommended for this position

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• Executing alternate duties and partaking in special projects as assigned
• Reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts
• Facilitating full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Input data
• Assisting with audit fieldwork for both financial and operational audits
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Researching and rectifying account discrepancies
• High-level understanding of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, vlookups) is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Onsite
• Great Plains (GPAC) experience highly preferred
• Adeptness in HealthCare.gov
• Journal entries experience
• Bank reconciliations experience preferred
• Knowledge of Planning Processes
• Invoice experience desired
• Practical knowledge of Enter Invoices
• General familiarity with health insurance
• Integration experience highly desired
• Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn and to take initiative on variety of tasks and projects
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• At minimum, 1 year of relevant accounting experience
• Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
• Applicants with an AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business are recommended for this positio