We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position involves managing financial records, analyzing accounts, and ensuring accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines while supporting various accounting functions. Responsibilities: • Prepare month-end financial reports and provide detailed analysis of account activities. • Create and post journal entries for revenue and expense accounts to maintain accurate records. • Manage both internal and external billing processes, ensuring timely and precise invoicing. • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts by making necessary adjustments. • Handle complex accounting tasks related to grants, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and deposits. • Reconcile accounts, prepare trial balances, and process adjusting and closing entries for the general ledger. • Ensure accurate and complete data entry into the financial system to maintain integrity. • Generate summary reports and provide insights into financial activities. • Support accounting operations and assist with special projects as required. • Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up to ensure timely resolution.

• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and maintaining general ledger accounts. • Experience with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes. • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. • Familiarity with financial systems such as PeopleSoft or Workday. • Strong skills in account reconciliation and resolving discrepancies. • Ability to manage month-end and year-end closing activities efficiently. • Background in financial reporting and account analysis. • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills for handling complex accounting tasks.

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Minneapolis, MN
onsite
Temporary
28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position involves managing financial records, analyzing accounts, and ensuring accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines while supporting various accounting functions. Responsibilities: • Prepare month-end financial reports and provide detailed analysis of account activities. • Create and post journal entries for revenue and expense accounts to maintain accurate records. • Manage both internal and external billing processes, ensuring timely and precise invoicing. • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts by making necessary adjustments. • Handle complex accounting tasks related to grants, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and deposits. • Reconcile accounts, prepare trial balances, and process adjusting and closing entries for the general ledger. • Ensure accurate and complete data entry into the financial system to maintain integrity. • Generate summary reports and provide insights into financial activities. • Support accounting operations and assist with special projects as required. • Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
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