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Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our client's team on a long-term contract basis in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this role, you will provide critical support in various accounting functions, including cash management, general ledger reconciliation, loan accounting, and financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, ensure compliance, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily cash settlements and reconcile wholesale loan accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare journal entries and adjust interest expense calculations for wholesale loans.

• Create and maintain loan records, including customer details and commitment updates, in accounting systems.

• Analyze and process monetary transactions for retail loans, ensuring adherence to contract parameters.

• Reconcile assigned accounts regularly, identifying discrepancies and implementing resolutions.

• Generate and review financial reports, including loan accounting summaries and asset pool updates.

• Provide guidance and training to team members on reconciliation and balancing systems.

• Collaborate with auditors and other departments to submit accurate financial information and reports.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives, executing test plans, and documenting revised procedures.

• Resolve client inquiries and accounting issues, delivering timely and effective solutions.

Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with a preference for a background in public accounting.

• Proficiency in account reconciliation, general ledger management, and journal entry preparation.

• Strong knowledge of financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, SQL, and Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Ability to analyze complex financial data and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with teams and stakeholders.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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