Staff Accountant Plymouth, MN | Robert Half

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a business services organization in Plymouth, Minnesota. This position supports daily accounting operations with a strong focus on cash application, collections activity, and accounts payable accuracy, while also contributing to month-end close and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings broad accounting knowledge, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work across multiple financial processes with accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Apply customer payments accurately and promptly while resolving account discrepancies and helping release orders placed on hold due to outstanding balances.
• Review customer account activity, monitor overdue receivables, and assess credit information to support sound credit decisions and reporting.
• Process vendor invoices using three-way matching to confirm proper documentation, pricing, and receipt before payment is issued.
• Prepare payment support for check runs by organizing selected invoices and verifying them against corresponding disbursements.
• Identify and record accounts payable accruals to support an accurate and timely month-end close process.
• Assist the Controller with close activities by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and analyzing financial data.
• Use Excel to organize, interpret, and report accounting information in a way that supports operational and financial decision-making.
• Follow established accounting controls and procedures while recommending practical improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide cross-functional support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and other accounting duties as business needs require.