Accounting Assistant

Aston Carter•Minneapolis, MN

19h•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant supports the Accounting team by accurately entering billing, payment, and reconciliation data while helping maintain the integrity of financial records. This role reviews reports, spreadsheets, and documents for completeness and accuracy, identifies discrepancies and trends that require follow up, and prepares and maintains spreadsheets for basic reporting and trend analysis. The position offers an opportunity to build hands-on accounting experience within a reputable healthcare organization that emphasizes meaningful work and positive community impact.

Requirements

Experience supporting Accounting and Finance functions.
Hands-on accounts payable (AP) experience.
Hands-on accounts receivable (AR) experience.
Ability to review reports and spreadsheets and identify discrepancies and errors.
Experience documenting follow-up actions related to financial data issues.
Comfort learning new systems and navigating multiple applications.
Ability to work effectively in a high-volume accounting environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Ability to work onsite and participate fully in structured training.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare industry experience is preferred but not required.
Familiarity with healthcare regulatory environments is an advantage.
Experience with basic reporting and trend analysis.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to connect daily work to broader organizational goals and outcomes.

Responsibilities

Enter billing, payment, and reconciliation data accurately into accounting systems.
Review financial reports, spreadsheets, and documents for completeness and accuracy.
Identify discrepancies, duplicate records, and missing information in financial data.
Document and track follow-up actions related to discrepancies and data issues.
Prepare and maintain spreadsheets to support accounting operations and reporting.
Assist with basic reporting and trend analysis to support decision-making.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
Work efficiently in a high-volume accounting environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Navigate and use multiple applications and systems to complete daily tasks.
Collaborate with the Accounting team and follow established procedures and controls.