Accounting Specialist

HR Business Partners, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible business hours

In-office in northern Minneapolis Subr

Job summary

HR Business Partners, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist (AR/AP & General Ledger) to own essential accounting functions in a growing professional services firm.

The role rewards precision, independence, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key duties include AR support, vendor invoicing and payments, GL entries, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience with AP, GL, and reconciliations.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Expert level QuickBooks Online proficiency with journal entries, GL management, reconciliations, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency with formulas and lookups for reconciliations.
• Experience with month-end and year-end closing, cash flow reporting, sales tax compliance, and inventory accounting.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and manage vendor payments.

Responsibilities

• Investiagte and resolve customer billing discrepancies and payment issues.
• Prepare customer statements, credit memos, and adjustments.
• Process vendor invoices, match POs, and perform payments per controls.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain confidential financial records and organized files.
• Assist month-end and year-end closing and provide reports for management.
• Support cross-functional teams to resolve financial discrepancies.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Bookkeeping

Strong internal controls

Financial reporting

Time management

Education

Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Northern Minneapolis Suburbs, MN | Full-Time, In-Office | $70,000-75,000 annually

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Flexible business hours

About the Opportunity

An established and growing professional services organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist (AR/AP & General Ledger) to take ownership of essential accounting functions and support the financial operations of the business. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys independent work, maintaining accurate records, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Join a collaborative, approachable team that values accountability, professional integrity, supportive leadership, long-term stability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Customer Account Support

• Investigate and resolve customer billing discrepancies, payment issues, and account inquiries.
• Prepare and maintain customer statements, credit memos, and account adjustments.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve customer account issues.
• Support accounting operations involving approximately 600–1,000 customer invoices monthly.
• Receive, review, verify, and accurately enter vendor invoices; match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Prepare, schedule, and execute approved vendor payments in accordance with established controls.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records, payment terms, and account information.
• Review employee expenses and reimbursement requests for accuracy and compliance.
• Support processing of approximately 200 vendor bills monthly.

General Ledger & Financial Accounting

• Maintain general ledger accounts, classifications, and supporting records; prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management.
• Assist external accountants with tax preparation, audits, and financial documentation.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies while maintaining sound internal controls.
• Prepare cash flow reports and assist with forecasting.
• Support sales tax calculations, filings, and compliance activities.
• Maintain inventory accounting records and reconcile inventory-related transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting accuracy and processes.

Administrative & Cross-Functional Support

• Maintain complete, organized, and confidential financial records.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, colleagues, and management by phone and email.
• Collaborate across departments to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Assist with general office and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience, including substantial accounts payable, general ledger, and reconciliation responsibilities.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Expert-level QuickBooks Online proficiency, including journal entries, general ledger management, reconciliations, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency, including formulas, lookups, and financial reconciliations.
• Experience with month-end and year-end closing, cash flow reporting, sales tax compliance, and inventory accounting.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports, manage vendor payments, and resolve customer billing issues.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and payment accuracy.

What Makes Someone Successful

• Exceptional attention to detail and financial accuracy.
• Independent judgment, accountability, and effective problem-solving.
• Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization.
• Professional communication and customer service.
• Confidentiality, discretion, and financial integrity.
• Ability to manage high transaction volumes and improve processes.

Annual base salary: $70,000–$75,000, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Flexible Monday–Friday business hours.
• Stable, collaborative work environment with supportive leadership.

• This is a full-time, in-office position in the northern Minneapolis suburbs. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility in start and end times during normal business hours. Occasional additional hours may be needed during month-end, year-end, or other busy accounting periods.