Description
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support a higher education organization in Saint Paul, Minnesota through a critical fiscal year-end workload. This is an onsite contract position expected to run for 1–2 months, with the possibility of a short extension based on business needs. The person in this role will help strengthen payment accuracy, investigate expense activity, and work directly with vendors to resolve duplicate payment issues.


Responsibilities:

• Examine expenditure records to identify duplicate payments, unusual transactions, and budget variances requiring follow-up.

• Investigate payment discrepancies by reviewing supporting documentation and tracing activity across accounting records.

• Contact vendors to confirm overpayments, discuss account details, and coordinate refund or credit processing.

• Perform reconciliations related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense activity to improve...