Staff Accountant
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting accurate reporting processes. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization's financial health and efficiency while collaborating with various departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and code invoices accurately to ensure proper processing for payment.<br>• Support monthly financial close processes and assist in preparing financial statements.<br>• Generate detailed monthly reports required for grant-related activities and compliance.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and make necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with the Finance Director to evaluate and update fiscal policies as needed.<br>• Coordinate the preparation and evaluation of proposals and bids in consultation with relevant staff.<br>• Maintain financial systems, including preparing journal entries and updating the general ledger.<br>• Compile and interpret financial reports for internal use and external funding sources.<br>• Ensure the organization is prepared for audits and monitoring activities, maintaining compliance.<br>• Manage financial contracts and projects as assigned by senior leadership.
• Proficiency in corporate tax, including preparation and compliance.<br>• Knowledge of sales tax regulations and reporting.<br>• Experience in preparing corporate tax returns.<br>• Strong skills in journal entries and general ledger management.<br>• Ability to execute month-end close processes effectively.<br>• Familiarity with grant accounting and related reporting requirements.<br>• Competence in bank reconciliations and account reconciliation tasks.<br>• Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis.
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- Saint Paul, MN
- onsite
- Permanent
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58000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting accurate reporting processes. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization's financial health and efficiency while collaborating with various departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and code invoices accurately to ensure proper processing for payment.<br>• Support monthly financial close processes and assist in preparing financial statements.<br>• Generate detailed monthly reports required for grant-related activities and compliance.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and make necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with the Finance Director to evaluate and update fiscal policies as needed.<br>• Coordinate the preparation and evaluation of proposals and bids in consultation with relevant staff.<br>• Maintain financial systems, including preparing journal entries and updating the general ledger.<br>• Compile and interpret financial reports for internal use and external funding sources.<br>• Ensure the organization is prepared for audits and monitoring activities, maintaining compliance.<br>• Manage financial contracts and projects as assigned by senior leadership.
- 2025-11-07T19:28:49Z