Position Overview
Description
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support a higher education organization in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone with strong accounting experience who can work on-site in a permanent capacity and help improve the accuracy of financial records during a busy fiscal period. The person in this role will focus on reviewing expenses, identifying duplicate payments, coordinating with vendors, and helping recover funds while working with guidance from the team.
Responsibilities:
• Examine accounts payable and expense records to identify duplicate payments, inconsistencies, and other transaction issues.
• Compare spending activity against budget expectations and flag items that require further review or correction.
• Contact vendors to verify payment activity, resolve discrepancies, and request refunds when overpayments are confirmed.
• Enter, update, and maintain financial inf...