Staff Accountant

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior/Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Edina, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong experience across month-end close, general ledger activity, and transactional accounting while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to reliable financial reporting and help ensure day-to-day accounting processes are completed efficiently and in accordance with established accounting standards.

Responsibilities:

- Manage general ledger activity, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and supported by appropriate documentation.

- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including reviewing entries, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining timely posting of transactions.

- Perform month-end close tasks such as preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping deliver accurate financial results on deadline.

- Prepare and post journal entries for routine and adjusting transactions while maintaining compliance with accounting policies and GAAP principles.

- Complete bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis, investigate variances, and follow through on corrective action as needed.

- Monitor daily reconciliation activity to confirm the accuracy of cash and other key account balances.

- Use SAP ERP and Excel-based analysis to organize financial data, support reporting needs, and improve the efficiency of accounting workflows.

- Assist with payroll-related accounting activities when needed, including supporting entries and reconciliations tied to payroll transactions.

Requirements - 5+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on work in a staff accountant or similar general accounting role.

- Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close procedures, and financial reconciliations.

- Experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in an operational accounting environment.

- Proficiency in preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate records in accordance with GAAP accounting standards.

- Ability to perform bank reconciliations, account analysis, and daily balancing with a high level of accuracy.

- Experience using SAP ERP and strong Excel skills, including formulas for analysis and reconciliation work.

- Background in manufacturing or a similarly process-driven industry is preferred.

- Payroll accounting exposure is considered an advantage.

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