Accounting Assistant (Contract/Part-time)

Accounting Assistant – Part-time/Contract – 100% Onsite in Downtown Minneapolis

Do you have hands-on Accounts Payable experience in a modern accounting environment? Are you comfortable using Sage Intacct and Excel to keep payables accurate and on schedule?

This part-time Accounts Payable role supports a small, agile finance team within a mission-driven organization. The position focuses on managing AP processes that have recently been modernized, including automated invoice workflows and vendor communications.

The right person will be able to step in quickly, work independently, and maintain accuracy in a fast-moving environment through the end of summer.

JOB DETAILS

• $25–30/hour based on experience
• Contract role through August
• Part-time, approximately 20–25 hours per week
• Onsite position in the Twin Cities metro area
• Flexible schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday preferred but not required)
• Start ASAP – fit and experience are the priority

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable using Sage Intacct and automated AP tools
• Review, code, and process invoices while ensuring proper account alignment
• Communicate with vendors and handle AP inquiries professionally
• Monitor AP aging and ensure timely weekly payments, including autopay items
• Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules using Excel
• Assist with monthly close tasks, including reviewing bank activity and posting entries
• Support a lean finance team focused on efficiency and continuous improvement

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Prior Accounts Payable experience in a professional accounting environment
• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct (required)
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formatting, and basic data management (Must successfully complete an Excel skills assessment as part of the process)
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work independently
• Ability to step in with minimal training and keep processes moving
• Accounting degree or coursework preferred; recent graduates with applicable software experience encouraged to apply

APPLY NOW!

Please click Apply to submit your application. If needed, you may also send your resume to apply@therightstaff.com.

This position will require a Background Check and Drug Test.

We thank all interested candidates. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.