Part Time Accounting Assistant
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The Accounting Assistant provides part-time, short-term contract support to a healthcare risk management software organization. Working remotely and partnering with the Controller, the assistant helps maintain accurate financial records and support month-end activities. The role handles routine accounting tasks, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and accounts payable and receivable, while working independently in a small-business setting.
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Full job description
Description We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to provide part-time support for a healthcare risk management software organization on a short-term Contract assignment. This fully remote opportunity is based in Duluth, Minnesota, and will partner closely with the Controller to help maintain accurate financial records and steady progress through month-end activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in a small business setting while handling routine accounting tasks with accuracy and urgency.
Responsibilities:
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Enter vendor invoices and maintain accurate accounting records for daily financial activity
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Assist the Controller with month-end close support and related accounting tasks
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Contribute to the preparation of cash flow reporting by organizing and updating financial data
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Process accounting entries with careful attention to coding, documentation, and deadlines
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Provide day-to-day support across accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
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Reconcile bank transactions and help identify discrepancies for timely resolution
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Use established accounting procedures and systems to keep work moving efficiently in a fast-paced environment Requirements • Experience supporting accounting operations in an assistant, clerk, or similar finance role
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Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoice coding
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Ability to perform bank reconciliations accurately and consistently
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for tracking, organizing, and reviewing financial information
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Experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP / Great Plains or comparable accounting software
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Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail in deadline-driven work
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Ability to work independently in a remote, short-term Contract assignment
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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How this job compares
Set against the 441 open Accounts Payable jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
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- US median$79–94K/yr117 salary ranges
- US median$23–28/hr93 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 441 open Accounts Payable jobs across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
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- Education
- 83 of the 441 open Accounts Payable jobs (19%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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