Accounting Clerk

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 financial accuracy.
• Enter and update transaction data in Workday while maintaining complete and organized records.
• Support fiscal year-end priorities by helping reduce a backlog of payment review tasks within established timelines.
• Partner with internal staff to clarify transaction history and escalate issues that need additional review.
• Assist with follow-up reporting so recovered funds, duplicate payments, and outstanding items are properly documented.
• Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment. Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration. Requirements
• Hands-on accounting experience with strengths in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and transaction review.
• Prior experience using Workday in an accounting or finance environment is required.
• Ability to analyze expenses, identify duplicate payments, and resolve discrepancies with accuracy.
• Experience performing reconciliations and maintaining reliable financial records.
• Comfortable communicating with vendors by phone and email to research issues and secure refunds or credits.
• Strong data entry skills with close attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Able to work in person in Saint Paul, Minnesota for the duration of the assignment.

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