Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Bloomington, Minnesota. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent financial management skills, and a solid background in budgeting and reconciliations. You will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial operations and supporting property-related budget processes. Responsibilities: • Prepare and manage accruals, prepayments, and escrow accounts to ensure precise financial tracking. • Adjust annual budgets to align with cash flow requirements and operational constraints. • Collaborate with regional teams to handle operational budgets effectively. • Create and maintain comprehensive budget workbooks for multiple properties, including debt services and cash flow adjustments. • Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and present financial data. • Perform monthly amortization processes and investigate discrepancies to resolve issues independently. • Research and gather necessary financial information to support accurate reporting. • Ensure compliance with approved budgets while identifying and addressing variances. • Assist in reconciling accounts to maintain accuracy and accountability. • Support annual operating budget preparation and management. Requirements • At least 3 years of experience in accounting or financial management. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data analysis. • Solid knowledge of accruals, amortization, and prepayment processes. • Experience in preparing and managing annual budgets, including operating and capital budgets. • Ability to work independently and proactively resolve financial discrepancies. • Excellent organizational and analytical skills. • Familiarity with property management or real estate accounting is preferred. • Effective communication skills for collaborating with regional teams and stakeholders. 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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 2025 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) .