Finance Associate I

Finance Associate I Location: Shoreview, MN Type: Contract Compensation: $35.50/hour Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Responsibilities Coordinate and review reports for areas of emphasis and follow-up. Educate customers on all aspects of accounting operations or subsystems; support other financial processes as needed. Resolve problems that arise in daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual processes involving various customers. Develop and analyze data to support management reports, forecasts, and plans. Coordinate customer inquiries and associated processes. Prepare journal entries, invoices, and other accounting documentation; perform account reconciliations as part of the closing process. Support daily financial processes such as purchase requisitions, invoice reconciliation, supplier payments, and requests for checks. Assist with questions concerning monthly budget data. Requirements Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Proficiency in Excel. Experience with accounting software, preferably Oracle. Strong accounting or bookkeeping background. Experience performing reconciliations, reviewing purchase orders, and analyzing order management notes. Excellent computer proficiency and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies. Reliable and professional work-from-home setup for remote days.