Accounting Assistant

Talentify; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounting Assistant (AP/AR) to support the accounting team in Minneapolis, MN. This onsite role involves processing invoices, reconciliations, and financial data management to ensure accurate reporting and operations.

The position offers exposure to accounting workflows and collaboration with a team focused on accuracy and efficiency. Healthcare experience is preferred but not required, with benefits and a clear path for growth within the finance function.

Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Interest in supporting work that directly impacts patient and member outcomes.
• Ability to review reports and spreadsheets and accurately identify discrepancies and data issues.

Responsibilities

• Enter invoices, billing, payment, and reconciliation data into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy.
• Review reports, spreadsheets, and financial documents to ensure completeness and correctness.
• Identify discrepancies, duplicate records, and missing information in accounting data and document follow-up actions.
• Recognize trends and issues in financial data that require further investigation or escalation.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets to support accounts payable and general accounting activities.
• Assist with basic reporting and trend analysis to support the accounting and finance team.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Patient outcomes

Data accuracy

Job description

Accounting Assistant (AP/AR)

Onsite | Healthcare Industry Experience

Job Description

We're seeking an Accounting Assistant to support our accounting team through invoice processing, reconciliations, reporting, and financial data management. This is a great opportunity to gain broad exposure to accounting operations while working with a collaborative team that values accuracy, efficiency, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Enter invoices, billing, payment, and reconciliation data into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy.
• Review reports, spreadsheets, and financial documents to ensure completeness and correctness.
• Identify discrepancies, duplicate records, and missing information in accounting data and document follow-up actions.
• Recognize trends and issues in financial data that require further investigation or escalation.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets to support accounts payable and general accounting activities.
• Assist with basic reporting and trend analysis to support the accounting and finance team.

Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Interest in supporting work that directly impacts patient and member outcomes.
• Ability to review reports and spreadsheets and accurately identify discrepancies and data issues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.