Staff Accountant Minneapolis, MN

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction contractor in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This long-term contract position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with daily transactional work, and providing dependable reporting support to the broader finance team. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and comfortable balancing routine accounting responsibilities with changing business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, review payment activity, and help ensure accounts payable records are complete and accurate.
• Manage customer billing and cash application activities while supporting timely follow-up on outstanding receivables.
• Perform account reconciliations on a regular basis to identify discrepancies and resolve variances efficiently.
• Prepare financial and operational reports that help leadership monitor accounting activity and support decision-making.
• Assist with day-to-day general accounting tasks while maintaining organized documentation and audit-ready records.
• Contribute to ad hoc finance and accounting projects as priorities shift across the department.
• Support accounting workflow changes and provide assistance with tasks related to updated financial systems and processes.