Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Saint Paul, MN • 1h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support customer-facing accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing detailed transactional work with cross-functional problem solving in a hybrid environment. The position will focus on order review, cash application, trade spend activity, and account resolution while helping maintain accurate financial records across a diverse customer base.

Responsibilities:

Review incoming sales orders for accuracy and process them through the appropriate accounting systems, including electronic submission and occasional manual entry when needed.

Apply customer payments accurately and investigate exceptions to ensure receipts are posted to the correct accounts in a timely manner.

Oversee trade spend activity by coordinating with account managers to confirm discount treatment and proper financial coding.

Monitor unresolved deductions and items held in general ledger suspense accounts, then work with internal partners and brokers to clear outstanding balances.

Support the use of the Vividly cash application platform, troubleshoot posting issues, and complete manual cash application when automation does not resolve customer transactions correctly.

Help document procedures related to updated cash application workflows to improve consistency and support team adoption.

Partner across departments to research discrepancies, resolve invoice questions, and communicate directly with customers when additional clarification is required.

Review higher-aging receivable items, identify root causes, and coordinate with brokers or account managers to drive timely resolution, including reissuing invoices when appropriate.

Provide assistance with month-end accounting activities as needed, including reconciliations and other close-related support. Requirements

Strong experience in accounting with emphasis on accounts receivable, cash application, deductions, and customer account reconciliation.

Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manage, analyze, and manipulate large sets of financial data accurately.

Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

Ability to investigate discrepancies independently and collaborate effectively with internal teams, brokers, and customers to resolve issues.

Experience handling aging accounts and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment with multiple customer requirements.

Familiarity with accounting and order management systems such as QuickBooks is preferred.

Background in manufacturing or retail environments is helpful but not required

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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