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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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