<p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our Client's team in St Paul Minnesota. This position offers the chance to guide client engagements, provide direction to developing staff, and serve as a trusted advisor to businesses and families with complex tax and accounting needs. The role is ideal for someone in public accounting who enjoys combining technical expertise, relationship management, and forward-thinking process improvement. You will play an important part in delivering high-quality client service while contributing to the continued growth of the firm. This position will offer growth to ownership in the future. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead tax engagements for individuals, businesses, and partnerships, ensuring timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of returns.</p><p>• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory support that helps clients make informed financial and operational decisions.</p><p>• Deliver accounting and business consulting services tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs, established companies, and multi-generational clients.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements to support compliance, reporting accuracy, and client decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee payroll and bookkeeping team members by assigning work, reviewing output, and supporting their ongoing development.</p><p>• Build long-term client relationships through responsive communication, dependable service, and a strong understanding of each client’s goals.</p><p>• Mentor staff members by sharing technical knowledge, offering feedback, and encouraging career growth.</p><p>• Identify and support technology-focused improvements that strengthen workflow efficiency and elevate the client experience.</p>
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Tax Manager - Public in Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55427, United States. This role involves managing multiple high-level tax engagements, formulating and delivering innovative tax planning, and providing client service. You will be identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities, working with staff to ensure tax returns are completed correctly, and performing research on tax topics. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Manage multiple high level tax engagements ensuring effective execution and delivery<br>• Develop and implement innovative tax planning strategies<br>• Provide exceptional client service and foster business opportunities within our current client base<br>• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure individual and business tax returns are completed correctly and timely<br>• Analyze tax situations from various perspectives to apply the maximum tax benefit<br>• Conduct research on various tax topics and draw conclusions<br>• Lead, develop and mentor team members to enhance their skills<br>• Work with high level clients and review tax returns for accuracy<br>• Participate in business development and community involvement activities<br>• Understand the mindset of a business owner with entrepreneurial spirit<br>• Deliver exceptional customer service to our clients<br>• Participate in coaching employees and career development<br>• Stay up-to-date on the ever-changing tax industry’s regulations and policies.
<p>Our small CPA firm client is looking for a Tax Manager to join their firm by end of November. Unlimited PTO, 100% paid benefits for employee,</p><p>CPA or EA ideal. Hybrid environment with good work/life balance and short busy season. Experience with individual and small business required. If you are interested, please reach out confidentially on LinkedIn @Jennifer Exsted.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a versatile tax specialist to join a family office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and take a leading role across tax oversight, investment support, and administrative operations. This position is well suited for someone who can move comfortably between detailed technical work and broader cross-functional coordination while maintaining strong judgment and organization. The role offers the opportunity to improve workflows, support portfolio reporting, and manage tax matters for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and related entities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the full tax cycle for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and affiliated entities, including planning activities, information gathering, review coordination, issue follow-up, and timely filing completion.<br>• Partner with outside accountants, legal counsel, banks, insurance advisors, investment advisors, and other service providers to keep priorities aligned and deliverables moving forward.<br>• Strengthen internal operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing better approaches for documentation, reporting, timelines, and handoffs between parties.<br>• Assist with investment operations by preparing and organizing subscription paperwork, transaction support materials, and related records for new commitments.<br>• Maintain accurate portfolio documentation, including diligence materials, investment notes, and performance-related records across a range of holdings.<br>• Contribute to periodic portfolio analysis and reporting by entering, reconciling, and validating data used for performance tracking.<br>• Oversee tax reporting items such as information returns and help monitor matters involving charitable giving, interest expense considerations, and business activity reporting.<br>• Support entity administration and treasury activities, including payment coordination, wire processing, banking confirmations, and cash movement oversight.<br>• Provide assistance with insurance renewal activity by helping review coverage needs and coordinating premium-related processing.
<p>We are looking for a Tax Associate to support tax preparation activities for individual and business clients in St Paul Minnesota area. This role is ideal for someone who can interpret financial information, apply tax rules accurately, and deliver dependable service within filing deadlines. The position offers the opportunity to work across a range of return types while helping clients navigate compliance requirements with confidence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and complete tax filings for individuals, corporations, and partnerships with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Examine financial documents, income details, expense records, and related support materials to ensure complete and correct reporting.</p><p>• Apply current federal and state tax rules when preparing returns to maintain compliance with filing standards.</p><p>• Recognize potential tax concerns, reporting discrepancies, and planning opportunities, and raise them appropriately.</p><p>• Work directly with clients to gather missing information, clarify documentation, and keep engagements moving efficiently.</p><p>• Organize and maintain thorough tax records and supporting files to promote accuracy and easy retrieval.</p><p>• Monitor updates to tax legislation, regulatory guidance, and filing requirements that may affect client returns.</p><p>• Contribute to additional tax and accounting-related assignments as business needs require.</p>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished tax leader to oversee sophisticated investment-related tax matters with a growing Investment Management firm in the Minneapolis MN Market. This role works closely with senior leadership, investment professionals, legal partners, and outside advisors to guide transaction analysis, entity structuring, compliance oversight, and tax planning. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, practical judgment, and the ability to manage complex issues independently while supporting broader business objectives in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate the tax impact of prospective and active investments across multiple investment strategies. </p><p>• Design and implement tax-efficient ownership and investment structures for U.S. taxable, tax-exempt, and non-U.S. investors.</p><p>• Collaborate with legal and deal teams to review, interpret, and negotiate fund formation and transaction documents with tax implications.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain clear written analyses, memoranda, and internal guidance that document tax conclusions, assumptions, and risk considerations.</p><p>• Direct federal, state, and international tax compliance activities for funds and related entities, including estimates, return review, and distribution planning.</p><p>• Advise investment stakeholders on tax issues tied to acquisitions, restructurings, exits, and other liquidity events, highlighting risks and planning opportunities.</p><p>• Lead audit and controversy support efforts by coordinating responses to tax authority inquiries and helping defend positions taken on filed returns.</p><p>• Drive tax-related projects, strengthen internal controls and documentation practices, and support improvements in scalable processes and technology.</p><p>• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, service providers, and relevant tax authorities while elevating significant policy or strategic matters to senior tax leadership.with</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join a contract engagement supporting a growing organization in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. This position is ideal for someone with strong core accounting knowledge who can step into a fast-moving environment, bring structure to financial records, and help keep month-end activities on track. The role will focus on general ledger accuracy, cash activity, reconciliations, and cleanup of complex accounting records tied to newly added business entities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, preparing entries, and ensuring financial records are complete and accurate.</p><p>• Oversee prepaid account activity, monitor cash balances, and perform regular bank reconciliations to support reliable reporting.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close processes in partnership with accounting leadership and external controllership support.</p><p>• Analyze and organize accounting records from acquired entities, identify discrepancies, and align balances across multiple sets of books.</p><p>• Support the reconciliation of legacy financial data and help determine the proper treatment and placement of transactions.</p><p>• Contribute to accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed to keep daily accounting operations running smoothly.</p><p>• Help improve the consistency of financial reporting within a cloud-based accounting environment, including systems such as NetSuite when applicable.</p><p>• Take on additional accounting projects that support integration efforts, reporting accuracy, and operational finance needs.</p><p><br></p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the monthly and annual close, financial reporting, reconciliations, internal controls, and accounting team development. Reporting to the Controller, this role will partner with the CFO and Finance leadership to ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant reporting, support external audits, and drive process improvements, automation, and scalability across the accounting function. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, leadership experience, and a track record of improving processes and developing high-performing teams.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with medical, dental/vision, life insurance, PTO, and much more!</p><p><br></p><p>If interested or you would like to have a private conversation, reach out on LinkedIn @ Jordan Docken</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a manufacturing organization on a Contract basis. This role will provide hands-on leadership across the close process, financial reporting, and accounting review activities to help maintain accurate and timely results. The position will also partner with finance leadership on analysis, audit support, and process improvements that strengthen the overall accounting function.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct monthly and quarterly close activities to ensure deadlines are met and financial records are complete and accurate.</p><p>• Manage complex general ledger work, including accrual entries, prepaid expense schedules, amortization tracking, and account reconciliation activities.</p><p>• Examine journal entries and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff, resolve discrepancies, and improve the quality of reported results.</p><p>• Prepare summaries of monthly financial performance and present key outcomes, risks, and notable trends to accounting and finance leadership.</p><p>• Participate in financial review discussions by explaining material variances, balance sheet movements, and key drivers affecting results across the Americas region.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation efforts by organizing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and helping maintain readiness throughout the review process.</p><p>• Support compliance and internal control requirements by reinforcing sound accounting practices and identifying areas that need stronger oversight.</p><p>• Develop accounting memos, recommend workflow enhancements, and assist with reporting improvements that increase efficiency and clarity.</p><p>• Provide additional accounting coverage for the team and contribute to sales and use tax processes, including work involving Avalara when needed.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a short-term Contract engagement based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This role will focus on strengthening layaway-related accounting by reviewing historical activity, resolving discrepancies, and helping create a more reliable reconciliation process. The person in this position will partner closely with accounting leadership to assess vendor transactions, improve supporting documentation, and deliver a stable, accurate approach for future reporting. This assignment is expected to run for approximately 3-4 weeks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine historical accounting activity over a multi-year period, with concentrated attention on the most recent year, to identify issues affecting layaway-related balances.<br>• Reconcile invoice activity and supporting records across a group of 15-20 vendors to confirm accuracy and completeness.<br>• Follow transactions through the full layaway cycle, from customer activity to vendor billing and payment application, to verify end-to-end accounting treatment.<br>• Investigate variances caused by manual postings and fixed adjustments, then determine and execute appropriate corrections.<br>• Partner with the Controller and Staff Accountant to unwind unsupported entries and restore proper account support.<br>• Recommend practical improvements that reduce manual effort, including batch updates, uploads, or more efficient system-based methods.<br>• Help define a dependable go-forward reconciliation process that supports accurate balances through year-end.<br>• Prepare clear documentation of findings, corrective actions, and process recommendations for accounting leadership.<br>• Support work within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including review of the accrued layaway liability memo process when assessing account accuracy.
<p>Accounting Manager – Manufacturing</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> East Metro, Minnesota (onsite)</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $115,000–$135,000 base salary, plus comprehensive benefits and profit sharing</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations and support financial performance across its U.S. business.</p><p>This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing the month-end close, overseeing general accounting activities, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The Accounting Manager will lead an accounting team while partnering with cross-functional leaders to provide financial insights, strengthen internal controls, and improve processes.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with analytical capabilities and a practical understanding of manufacturing operations. This individual will play an important role in connecting financial results to business performance and supporting informed operational and strategic decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting</p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and cash transactions.</li><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring reporting deadlines are consistently met.</li><li>Review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li></ul><p>Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis</p><ul><li>Coordinate accounting support for annual budgeting and financial planning activities.</li><li>Collaborate with department leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, and operating plans.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial insights to help business leaders evaluate performance and make informed decisions.</li></ul><p>Manufacturing & Cost Analysis</p><ul><li>Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and other departments to understand financial and operational performance.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, inventory, scrap, and production variances.</li><li>Translate financial data into practical recommendations that support continuous improvement.</li></ul><p>Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls</p><ul><li>Coordinate accounting support for annual external audits and other audit activities.</li><li>Prepare and review audit schedules, workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p>Team Leadership & Business Partnership</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 5–8 accounting professionals.</li><li>Establish priorities, performance expectations, and accountability across the accounting function.</li><li>Build strong working relationships with operational and corporate stakeholders.</li><li>Partner with Finance leadership on reporting enhancements, systems improvements, and special projects.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This position is responsible for managing payroll and commission activities while contributing to accounting support, compliance efforts, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with employees, sales teams, leadership, and external partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer bi-weekly multi-state payroll with a high degree of accuracy and ensure employees are paid on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and update employee information within the payroll system to keep data current and reliable.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll-related funding and deductions, including retirement contributions, benefit-related payments, and other authorized withholdings.</p><p>• Prepare and submit required payroll tax filings and unemployment reports in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Calculate sales commissions, produce payment summaries, and distribute statements to sales representatives in a timely manner.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll and commission transactions, prepare supporting schedules, and post journal entries to the general ledger.</p><p>• Assist with month-end and year-end close by preparing accruals, account reconciliations, and reporting packages for management.</p><p>• Support audit readiness by organizing year-end payroll documentation, coordinating materials for benefit plan audits, and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>• Respond to payroll and commission questions from employees and internal stakeholders while helping improve reporting processes and internal controls.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a Contract Tax & Payroll personnel to help work through a backlog of historical tax accounts and bring 2026 filings and compliance activities current. This role is hands-on and ideal for someone with accounting experience who has exposure to payroll taxes, tax filings, reconciliations, or multi-state compliance.</p><p>This is a project-focused position where you'll spend much of your day researching tax accounts, working with state agencies, preparing filings, resolving notices, and ensuring tax records are accurate and up to date.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Research and reconcile historical tax accounts, registrations, and filing records</li><li>Review account inventories, agency correspondence, and supporting documentation to identify missing or unresolved tax accounts</li><li>Prepare and submit state and local tax filings, amended returns, final returns, and account closure requests</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and related reporting requirements</li><li>Prepare and file W-2s and other annual tax forms as needed</li><li>Work with federal, state, and local agencies to resolve tax account issues and compliance matters</li><li>Respond to tax notices by researching account history, gathering documentation, and preparing responses</li><li>Contact tax and unemployment agencies by phone, email, and online portals to obtain account information and resolve outstanding issues</li><li>Track filing deadlines, agency responses, confirmation numbers, and account status updates</li><li>Document all activity and maintain accurate records of account resolutions</li><li>Assist with closing inactive tax accounts and entities no longer conducting business</li><li>Support month-end and tax-related accounting activities as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a business with restaurant and real estate activities in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. This role focuses on maintaining accurate records, reviewing daily transactions, and helping ensure timely reporting across core accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage incoming invoices, payment activity, and cash disbursements while maintaining accurate accounting records.<br>• Handle customer billing and collections processes, ensuring receivables are tracked and resolved in a timely manner.<br>• Complete regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support reliable financial reporting.<br>• Review prepaid expenses and accrued balances, prepare journal entries, and record adjustments as needed.<br>• Monitor inventory-related accounting activity and help maintain accurate valuation and reporting.<br>• Partner with an external payroll provider to submit payroll information and support accurate processing.<br>• Assist with employee onboarding administration and maintain organized HR profile records in company systems.<br>• Contribute to monthly closing activities by preparing reconciliations, entries, and supporting schedules.<br>• Provide support for year-end reporting and related closing requirements, including financial documentation preparation.
<p>Robert Half is currently looking for a Staff Accountant for a large corporation in St. Paul. The staff accountant is responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.</p><p> </p><p>Duties/Responsibilities:</p><p>- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly and annual accounts</p><p>- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures</p><p>- Provide assistance and training to accounting staff</p><p>- Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met</p><p>- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes</p><p>- Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities</p><p>- Assist in financial audits and coordination of the audit process</p><p> </p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration. </p>
<p>If you are a looking to get your career moving in the right direction as a Staff Accountant, our client is currently seeking a success-driven Staff Accountant. As a Staff Accountant you will review general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries perform account analysis and reconciliations including bank statements and intercompany general ledgers. Staff Accountants may also maintain the general ledger chart of accounts and assist with initial internal control evaluations. As the Staff Accountant, you will also be responsible for posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals. This Staff Accountant position is a hands-on, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company with excellent growth opportunity. Become an integral part of the team and act now!</p><p> </p><p>Major responsibilities for a Staff Accountant may include but are not limited to:</p><p>- Prepare and record entries including prepaid accounts, accruals, allocations, amortizations, and re classifications</p><p>- Process and review general ledger accounting entries prepared by others as well as monitor, advise, and instruct preparers on correct input of entries into the general ledger daily and/or monthly</p><p>- Perform monthly reconciliations to ensure balances are supported and accurately reflect the financial position of the company</p><p> </p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration. </p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the organization in St. Paul, Minnesota. This role is responsible for overseeing core receivables, payables, cash activity, and reconciliations while contributing to monthly and annual close activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash activity, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and completed within required timelines.</p><p>• Prepare customer invoices for project-based work, track collection status, and coordinate with project stakeholders to align billing with payment milestones.</p><p>• Review incoming and outgoing cash activity, follow established collection practices, and help maintain visibility into short-term cash movement.</p><p>• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations, along with reconciliations for receivables, payables, and deposits during the close process.</p><p>• Process weekly payment runs for vendors and other approved disbursements, verifying supporting documentation and payment accuracy.</p><p>• Compile receivables and payables data for weekly cash flow reporting and provide timely updates on outstanding balances.</p><p>• Produce month-end reporting related to backlog, billings, and assigned balance sheet accounts, ensuring supporting schedules are complete.</p><p>• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities to maintain consistent financial reporting.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing supporting documents, preparing workpapers, and responding to follow-up questions.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end close activities, maintain general ledger accounts, and contribute to financial statement and management reporting preparation.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities. This position is well suited for someone with a solid foundation in general accounting who can manage routine financial tasks with accuracy and consistency. The role will contribute to the integrity of financial records, assist with period-end activities, and help maintain reliable reporting for the business.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with medical, dental/vision, life insurance, PTO, and more!</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This role supports core accounting operations, helps maintain accurate financial records, and contributes to timely reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across multiple accounting functions, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and stepping in where needed to keep financial processes running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and reconcile incoming payments from cash, checks, electronic transfers, and other sources to ensure complete and accurate accounting records.<br>• Prepare bank deposits and organize supporting documentation so transactions are properly tracked and easily verified.<br>• Provide cross-functional support for accounts payable activities, payment processing, credit card administration, and vendor file maintenance.<br>• Create journal entries and perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, investments, restricted funds, and other balance sheet accounts.<br>• Assist with monthly and annual close activities, including audit preparation and support for external financial reviews.<br>• Develop budget-to-actual analyses and other financial reports for organizational leaders and program managers.<br>• Offer backup assistance for payroll administration, benefit-related deductions, and required compliance reporting.<br>• Help maintain donor contribution records, issue related statements, and support accounting for restricted gifts and designated funds.<br>• Organize grant records and assist with reporting, audit requests, and compliance documentation tied to funding requirements.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, process improvements, and coverage of essential accounting responsibilities as needed.
<p>Corporate Accounting Manager</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> West Metro</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>Our client is a well-established organization seeking a <strong>Corporate Accounting Manager</strong> to join its finance and accounting team. This position will oversee day-to-day accounting activities while providing leadership, direction, and development to a small accounting team.</p><p>The Corporate Accounting Manager will manage 2-3 accounting professionals and serve as a key partner to the Director of Finance. This is a hands-on management position that combines accounting responsibilities with team leadership, process improvement, and financial reporting.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, the ability to work independently, and an interest in taking the next step into a formal management role. Candidates coming directly from public accounting will also be considered.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 2-3 accounting professionals.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day corporate accounting activities, including general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.</li><li>Review accounting work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established processes.</li><li>Support the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reporting.</li><li>Assist with accounts payable, payroll, and other accounting functions as needed.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.</li><li>Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end accounting activities.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other financial analysis as needed.</li><li>Partner with the Director of Finance on accounting initiatives and special projects.</li><li>Provide guidance and support to accounting team members while helping establish priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Assist with audits, tax-related requests, and other external reporting requirements.</li><li>Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues.</li><li>Help maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is looking for an Accountant to do month end and general ledger. Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years experience required. Small company with family feel. If you are interested, please reach out to me on LinkedIn @JenniferExsted.</p>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a high-growth organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as it strengthens its corporate accounting team. This position offers the chance to contribute to core financial operations while building experience in a company with strong long-term advancement opportunities. The role follows a hybrid schedule, with three days in the office and two days remote.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records across the general ledger.<br>• Support the monthly and year-end close process by completing assigned accounting tasks on schedule.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.<br>• Manage full-cycle accounting activities to help ensure timely and reliable financial reporting.<br>• Review account activity and documentation to improve accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal standards.<br>• Partner with other members of the accounting team to assist with corporate accounting projects and reporting needs.<br>• Use SAP and related systems to record transactions, track account balances, and support financial operations.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Apply customer payments accurately and promptly while resolving account discrepancies and helping release orders placed on hold due to outstanding balances.<br>• Review customer account activity, monitor overdue receivables, and assess credit information to support sound credit decisions and reporting.<br>• Process vendor invoices using three-way matching to confirm proper documentation, pricing, and receipt before payment is issued.<br>• Prepare payment support for check runs by organizing selected invoices and verifying them against corresponding disbursements.<br>• Identify and record accounts payable accruals to support an accurate and timely month-end close process.<br>• Assist the Controller with close activities by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and analyzing financial data.<br>• Use Excel to organize, interpret, and report accounting information in a way that supports operational and financial decision-making.<br>• Follow established accounting controls and procedures while recommending practical improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Provide cross-functional support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and other accounting duties as business needs require.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee core accounts receivable activities, help maintain accurate financial records, and support healthy cash flow through timely follow-up and reconciliation. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and clients to address billing questions, resolve account issues, and provide insight into receivables performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day receivables activity by tracking customer balances, reviewing aging data, and driving timely follow-up on unpaid invoices.<br>• Evaluate new customer accounts for completeness and accuracy, and coordinate with internal partners to resolve setup issues or missing information.<br>• Verify incoming funds across payment channels, including checks, card payments, lockbox transactions, and deposits, to protect revenue accuracy.<br>• Post and apply payments correctly while researching exceptions such as unapplied cash, partial payments, credits, and remittance gaps.<br>• Reconcile accounts receivable records and maintain accurate transaction detail within the company’s accounting platform.<br>• Review payment patterns and delinquency trends to identify collection risk and recommend practical next steps.<br>• Partner with project accounting, finance, and operations teams to investigate billing discrepancies and bring accounts to resolution.<br>• Prepare reconciliations, reporting support, and account documentation for month-end close, receivables analysis, and management review.<br>• Communicate professionally with clients regarding open balances, invoice concerns, payment status, and account reconciliation matters.<br>• Assist with bad debt review, allowance analysis, write-off recommendations, and adherence to internal controls and accounting standards.
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support a stone, glass, and concrete manufacturing operation in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. This Contract position will focus on evaluating production costs, maintaining accurate standard costing, and delivering financial insight that supports operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing cost accounting and can work effectively with both finance and plant teams to improve cost visibility and reporting accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, to identify trends and explain variances.<br>• Maintain and update standard cost records to reflect current production methods, pricing, and operational inputs.<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost reports that help leadership assess product profitability and plant performance.<br>• Partner with operations and finance stakeholders to review inventory valuation, cost allocations, and margin results.<br>• Investigate differences between actual and expected costs and recommend actions to strengthen cost control.<br>• Support month-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing accounting entries.<br>• Assist with process improvements and, when needed, contribute to accounting-related changes affecting costing workflows.<br>• Ensure cost data is complete, reliable, and aligned with internal reporting requirements and accounting practices.