Staff Accountant

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Contract position based in St. Paul, Minnesota. This role plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with cash activity, and supporting reporting deadlines throughout the month and year. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across payables, receivables, and general ledger activities while helping keep accounting processes efficient and well organized.

Responsibilities:

- Review vendor invoices for accuracy, coding, and required approvals before entering them into the accounting system.

- Process disbursements on schedule, monitor outstanding obligations, and address payment discrepancies with vendors as needed.

- Record customer receipts and apply incoming funds to the appropriate accounts to maintain accurate balances.

- Support electronic payment activity, including setup, processing, and tracking of transactions.

- Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks by preparing entries, reconciling accounts, and organizing supporting documentation.

- Maintain orderly financial records and ensure accounting data is entered consistently and stored securely.

- Contribute to basic tax-related filings and provide documentation needed for routine compliance activities.

- Reconcile company credit card transactions and employee expenses to ensure proper reporting and account accuracy.

- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and share relevant financial information with internal stakeholders when needed.

* Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

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Requirements - Experience preparing journal entries and working within the general ledger.

- Ability to code invoices accurately and manage accounts payable transactions with strong attention to detail.

- Familiarity with accounts receivable processes, including cash application and payment tracking.

- Hands-on experience with electronic payments and related accounting documentation.

- Knowledge of month-end close procedures and support for year-end close activities.

- Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate financial records.

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