Finance Associate

Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Finance Associate located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You will be joining our team to handle various accounting and billing tasks, reconcile accounts, and manage client communications.Responsibilities: Ensure efficient and accurate processing of customer credit applications Maintain meticulous records of customer credit Handle client billing and collections on a monthly basis Manage forecasts for clients every month Liaise with other agencies for interagency billing when necessary Monitor client budgets and spending to ensure accuracy and efficiency Assist in the routing of estimates to clients for approval and timely assignment of purchase orders Warn production and account teams about potential issues concerning talent, budget, and legal matters Support Project and Account Management with the reconciliation of project actuals to their corresponding estimates Build and foster relationships with client counterparts Perform other duties as necessary.An ideal candidate will have an Associates or Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or similar in addition to 1+ years of experience in accounts receivable and/or payable. This position offers hybrid flexibility after training of 2 days work from home. Full, competitive benefits are available including health, dental, vision, 401k with match, and PTO. Beginning pay for this opportunity is $50-60k, depending on qualifications. For immediate consideration, please apply directly with an up to date resume. Requirements Proficiency in Account Reconciliation Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) Familiarity with Accounts Receivable (AR) Expertise in Billing and Data Entry Proficient in Invoice Processing Strong skill set in Microsoft Excel Experience with Oracle and QuickBooks Knowledge of SAP software Ability to handle High-Volume Invoicing Experience in Collections Knowledge of Ad Hoc Reporting Proficiency in Financial Reporting Experience with Daily Cash Flow management Ability to create Cash Flow Reports Experience in preparing Annual Budgets Proficient in Budget administration Strong skills in Budgeting Experience with Budgeting - Forecasting Ability to communicate effectively with clients. 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 to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .