Accounting Specialist

Aston Carter; Minnesota; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter in Minnesota seeks an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced office environment. You will handle invoicing, AP/AR, bookkeeping, and admin tasks while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.

Proficiency with Coupa and Excel is preferred in this onsite role. The position is contract-based, located in Coon Rapids/Coon Rapids vicinity, and offers a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for handling financial data and reports.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Generate and process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor and manage accounts receivable, including tracking payments and supporting collections.
• Assist with accounts payable functions, including reviewing invoices, coding expenses, and processing payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities and reporting.
• Data entry and other accounting-related administrative tasks with high accuracy.
• Assist with general office administration and supplier coordination.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to ensure smooth financial operations.

Skills

Associate degree

AP/AR experience

Excel

Detail oriented

Communication

On-site work

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Coupa

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Accounting Specialist role offers an opportunity to support day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced office environment in Mounds View, MN. You will handle invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, bookkeeping, and various administrative office functions while collaborating closely with internal teams and external vendors. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with tools such as Coupa and Microsoft Excel, and who enjoys managing multiple priorities while contributing to smooth financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Generate and process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor and manage accounts receivable, including tracking payments and supporting collection activities.
• Assist with accounts payable functions, including reviewing invoices, coding expenses, and processing payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and promptly resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation in an organized and accessible manner.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities as needed, contributing to timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform data entry and other accounting-related administrative tasks with a high level of accuracy.
• Assist with general office administration, including filing, document management, and operational support.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.
• Provide additional accounting and administrative support as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Essential Skills

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for handling financial data and reports.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all accounting and administrative work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in an on-site office environment.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting, invoicing, data entry, and bookkeeping.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Coupa procurement or expense management software is preferred.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple business units.
• Demonstrated reliability and consistency in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support a variety of accounting and administrative tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Coon Rapids, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

• 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 Coon Rapids,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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.

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