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Staff Accountant

Job in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55424, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-06-15
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our manufacturing finance team. This position supports core accounting operations by helping maintain accurate financial records, assisting with reporting activities, and strengthening internal controls that protect company assets. The role also partners with internal teams and external contacts to address financial requests, support compliance activities, and contribute to process improvements across the department.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and support closing entries during month-end and quarter-end activities.

- Contribute to general accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial data and helping ensure reports and statements reflect business performance appropriately.

- Partner with finance leadership to assess, support, and maintain internal control practices that promote accuracy, compliance, and asset protection.

- Respond to questions and reporting needs from internal departments, external auditors, and other business partners in a timely and effective manner.

- Assist with annual audit and review activities by assembling supporting schedules, providing requested documentation, and helping address follow-up items from audit teams.

- Provide backup support for accounts payable processes, including payment review, expense report oversight, and sales and use tax-related activities.

- Support tax and compliance administration by assisting with state withholding and unemployment registrations when needed.

- Help coordinate finance workflow tools for journal entry and balance sheet submissions, work with outside consultants on updates, and support internal users with related questions.

- Review employee expense submissions, manage user administration within the expense reporting platform, and provide training or guidance as needed.

- Participate in inventory and insurance-related accounting activities, support reconciliations and physical count processes, and contribute to special projects that improve reporting efficiency and streamline accounting procedures. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

- Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting full-cycle accounting activities.

- Working knowledge of month-end close procedures, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support.

- Experience using SAP or a comparable enterprise resource planning system.

- Ability to perform bank reconciliations and analyze account activity with a high level of accuracy.

- Familiarity with expense reporting, accounts payable support, and compliance-related accounting tasks.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple levels of the organization.

- High attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and special projects.

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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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  for more information.

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