Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Part-time Accounting Specialist to support financial operations for a mission-driven organization in Duluth, Minnesota. This is a Contract position offering hands-on accounting experience while working closely with finance leadership on core reporting and reconciliation activities. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accuracy, and contributing to timely year-end financial processes.
Responsibilities:
• Support audit readiness by building financial schedules, organizing supporting data, and investigating differences in account activity.
• Perform account reconciliations across internal records, identify discrepancies, and prepare journal entry drafts for leadership review.
• Partner with staff in other departments to collect documentation and financial details needed for accurate reporting.
• Assist with billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable tasks to help maintain smooth day-to-day accounting operations.
• Contribute to month-end and fiscal year-end close activities by completing administrative and accounting-related assignments.
• Maintain orderly financial files and spreadsheets to improve accuracy, traceability, and reporting efficiency.• Completion of at least two semesters of associate-level coursework in accounting.
• Working knowledge of foundational accounting concepts and standard financial practices.
• Experience or familiarity with account reconciliation and general accounting support tasks.
• Understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing processes.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to investigate and resolve variances.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational ability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams.