<p>We are looking for a Project Accountant to join our team in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful completion of construction projects while ensuring compliance with project requirements. The role involves close collaboration between the finance department and project teams, requiring exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze construction contract requirements to ensure compliance with prevailing wage regulations.</p><p>• Participate in project kickoff meetings to align expectations and requirements with stakeholders.</p><p>• Prepare and submit weekly reports in accordance with contract deadlines.</p><p>• Monitor payment discrepancies and address shortfalls based on contractual obligations.</p><p>• Facilitate third-party monitoring and audits as specified in project contracts.</p><p>• Verify project settings and wage determination data for accuracy in internal tracking systems.</p><p>• Process weekly payroll reports, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Resolve payroll and payment issues in collaboration with project teams and payroll staff.</p><p>• Generate customer billing reports, including weekly payroll and apprentice reports.</p><p>• Assist with general inquiries, audits, and team member setups as needed.</p>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing project-related financial activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth operations. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with project managers and contribute to the success of accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with project managers to oversee financial aspects from proposal inception to project completion.<br>• Verify the accuracy and completeness of project proposals, purchase orders, and internal setup documentation.<br>• Establish and maintain client projects within accounting systems for accurate billing and reporting.<br>• Prepare and submit client invoices promptly, ensuring precision and alignment with billing methods such as cost-plus or lump sum.<br>• Review and approve vendor purchase orders and invoices related to projects.<br>• Conduct regular project reviews to validate cost-to-complete estimates, identify variances, and manage month-end processes.<br>• Handle multi-company postings of project revenue and expenses with attention to detail.<br>• Manage accounts receivable and collections, including resolving discrepancies in cash receipts.<br>• Apply knowledge of U.S. sales tax laws relevant to services and project material sales.<br>• Close out completed projects by finalizing billing and resolving outstanding commitments.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team in Bloomington, Minnesota. This contract-to-permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a collaborative and friendly group while managing key accounting functions across diverse projects. The role supports dynamic clients in industries such as media, gaming, and retail, ensuring accurate financial operations and project accounting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice approval, software entry, and ensuring payments are allocated to the correct projects.<br>• Oversee accounts receivable tasks, such as reviewing receipts and applying them accurately to invoices.<br>• Handle project accounting by entering and managing data for multiple projects daily.<br>• Perform weekly reviews of outstanding AP tasks, ensuring timely payment and accurate reporting.<br>• Reconcile accounts to maintain accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations and address any accounting discrepancies.<br>• Support revenue recognition processes, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting principles.<br>• Maintain and utilize Dynamics SL software for accounting functions.<br>• Participate in weekly team meetings to align on goals and share updates.<br>• Assist with training and knowledge transfer to ensure team continuity.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee various accounting operations, maintain financial records in compliance with accepted policies and procedures, and provide financial support for reporting and analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Conduct Balance Sheet account reconciliations and account analysis while ensuring accuracy and efficiency<br>• Supervise accounting operations for international branches, including overseeing external preparers for foreign tax filings<br>• Maintain and manage financial records and master data, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures<br>• Prepare accurate entries to subledgers as required on a daily, monthly, and annual basis<br>• Assist in the improvement of process efficiency and performance by initiating and overseeing special projects<br>• Provide financial support for financial reporting and analysis, including system report testing and general ledger reconciliations<br>• Maintain process and procedure documentation for finance<br>• Ensure accurate and timely subperiod, monthly, and year-end close procedures<br>• Manage the timely completion of assigned year-end audit engagement schedules<br>• Oversee the reconciliation of physical inventory on a monthly basis and maintain daily treasury reports.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee financial operations and support project accounting functions in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role involves leading an operations team, ensuring accurate project budgeting, and driving financial efficiency. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this position offers a rewarding opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and mentor a team of operations staff, providing training and guidance to ensure high-quality project outcomes.<br>• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the team.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers and engineers, to gather and analyze financial data for decision-making.<br>• Conduct detailed reviews of project budgets, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and identifying discrepancies.<br>• Prepare monthly financial projections and address potential cost issues that may affect profitability.<br>• Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and streamline financial workflows.<br>• Monitor industry trends and regulatory updates to align financial strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Support annual and special audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.<br>• Develop and maintain management reports to improve visibility into project performance and financial metrics.<br>• Proactively identify operational challenges and propose innovative solutions to mitigate risks.
<p>Robert Half's Contract Finance & Accounting team in Minneapolis is looking for a Senior Accountant for a temporary opportunity. This position offers you great long-term potential and strong compensation. We are looking for someone who has excellent analytical skills and enjoys working in a challenging and fast–paced environment to support the firm's continued success. </p>
<p>In this role, you will manage a broad range of accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, weekly payroll processing, and compliance related activities. The ideal candidate thrives in roles that offer autonomy, brings keen attention to detail, and enjoys contributing to a growing organization where scalability and process improvements are evolving. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, rebilling, cash application, and bank deposits.</li><li>Manage accounts payable tasks such as processing vendor invoices, maintaining accurate vendor records, and executing payment runs.</li><li>Process weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accurate tracking of vacation and benefit accruals, including union-specific requirements.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings and payments while ensuring adherence to compliance standards.</li><li>Perform regular bank and cash reconciliations and contribute to month-end and periodic financial close processes.</li><li>Assist with sales and use tax reporting, property tax filing, and other regulatory obligations.</li><li>Prepare and support annual filings, including 1099s and other state-specific documentation.</li><li>Maintain organized accounting and compliance records, including customer credit files, exemption certificates, lien waivers, and title tracking.</li><li>Address inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding accounting, payroll, customer accounts, and vendor-related matters.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join a growing commercial landscaping and snow removal company based in Maplewood, Minnesota. This role offers an opportunity to manage daily accounting operations while partnering with leadership on financial reporting and analysis. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic, small-business environment and bring expertise in areas such as payroll, job costing, and compliance with union and prevailing wage requirements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries while maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger.<br>• Oversee month-end closing activities and assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements.<br>• Conduct job costing analysis and track project profitability across seasonal operations.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.<br>• Manage vendor records, including W-9 forms, and support year-end tax filings.<br>• Assist in payroll processing, ensuring proper allocation of labor costs for both union and non-union employees.<br>• Maintain compliance with prevailing wage regulations, union contracts, and commercial agreements.<br>• Collaborate with external accounting firms during annual reviews or tax filings.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement modern workflows.
<p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role is pivotal in maintaining accurate financial records, analyzing data, and contributing to the overall financial strategy of the organization. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for detailed financial work, this opportunity is ideal for advancing your accounting career.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring all deadlines are met.</p><p>• Review and maintain general ledger accounts, verifying associated transactions.</p><p>• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations to ensure efficient workflows.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial reports promptly.</p><p>• Record monthly journal entries and reconcile accounts to maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and support.</p><p>• Contribute to ad hoc financial projects and analyses as needed.</p><p>• Allocate expenditures to appropriate accounts following company policies.</p><p>• Provide coaching and guidance to accounting staff to enhance team performance.</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountants for contract position within the Minneapolis area. As a Staff Accountant you will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliations, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation.</p>
<p>The Expense Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all employee and corporate expense activity. This role safeguards company resources by reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling expenses while partnering with teams across the organization to promote sound financial practices. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and comfortable balancing independent work with cross‑functional collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review and process employee expense reports for accuracy, policy compliance, and proper documentation.</li><li>Monitor corporate credit card activity, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely reconciliation.</li><li>Maintain and update expense policies, providing guidance and training to employees as needed.</li><li>Prepare monthly expense-related journal entries and assist with month‑end close activities.</li><li>Reconcile expense accounts and resolve variances in a timely manner.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations.</li><li>Analyze spending trends and identify opportunities for cost control or process improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with procurement, finance, and department managers to ensure consistent application of expense policies.</li><li>Assist with implementation and optimization of expense management systems.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with our client to identify an Assistant Controller for their growing small business. In this working manager role, you will oversee critical financial processes, including accounting operations, cash management, financial analysis, modeling and labor cost billing. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment while maintaining the ability to work independently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee accounting operations, including cash flow management and ensuring regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Manage month-end close activities, such as preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and posting journal entries.</p><p>• Handle labor cost billing processes, ensuring data accuracy and timely invoicing.</p><p>• Perform financial planning, analysis, and modeling to support business objectives.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance relationships with vendors, ensuring smooth operations.</p><p>• Identify and implement efficiency improvements within the labor billing system.</p><p>• Collaborate with management to provide insights into financial performance and assist in strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare for audits and compile necessary financial documentation.</p><p>• Monitor changes in regulations that may impact payroll and financial practices.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our team in White Bear Township, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee critical financial functions for our residential construction projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all accounting tasks. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with project managers and contribute to the financial success of our organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.<br>• Prepare journal entries, complete month-end closing procedures, and generate financial reports for management review.<br>• Process payroll for a small team of employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.<br>• Establish and maintain job cost accounts for new construction projects, tracking expenses and billings against budgets.<br>• Collaborate with project managers to reconcile monthly Work-In-Progress reports and provide detailed job cost analyses.<br>• Process subcontractor invoices and progress payments in accordance with contract terms, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.<br>• Generate client invoices, track outstanding balances, and ensure all billing aligns with contract terms and change orders.<br>• Utilize construction accounting software to manage project financials and recommend improvements for efficiency.<br>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies across all financial processes.<br>• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and audits, including workers' compensation and liability insurance reviews.
<p><strong>Senior Tax Accountant</strong></p><p>We are seeking an intelligent and versatile <strong>Senior Tax Accountant</strong> to join a collaborative tax team supporting a dynamic mix of businesses, trusts, and investment entities. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to a stable yet challenging environment alongside experienced tax professionals, with access to competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing federal, state, and local income tax workpapers and returns, tax projections, and quarterly estimated payments. Core duties include responding to regulatory authorities, performing tax research and analysis, and preparing memorandums and communications.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial operations of a construction company in Rogers, Minnesota. This pivotal role involves overseeing accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and risk management strategies. The ideal candidate will collaborate with operational teams to ensure accurate job costing, compliance with industry-specific requirements, and effective financial controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise the accounting team, including Accounts Payable and Payroll specialists, to ensure seamless financial operations.<br>• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with organizational goals and support long-term growth.<br>• Monitor and manage compliance with construction-specific financial requirements, including work-in-progress reporting, bonding, and retention protocols.<br>• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports and ensure compliance with tax regulations.<br>• Partner with operational teams to improve job costing accuracy and streamline financial processes.<br>• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure financial health and organizational success.<br>• Manage multi-state prequalification processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.<br>• Lead audits and ensure the accuracy of financial records, including bank reconciliations.<br>• Provide strategic financial guidance to support organizational decision-making and growth initiatives.<br>• Facilitate the implementation of new project accounting systems to enhance operational efficiency.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in St. Paul, Minnesota. This role is integral to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organization's accounting operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post routine journal entries to ensure accurate financial documentation.<br>• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes by preparing necessary reports and analyses.<br>• Create and distribute financial and operational reports on both a recurring and ad-hoc basis.<br>• Process and manage accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payments.<br>• Conduct reconciliations and analyses of general ledger accounts as assigned.<br>• Assist with various accounting projects, providing reporting and back-office support as needed.
<p>If you're looking to further your career in accounting and enjoy solving complex problems, Robert Half has a terrific contract Staff Accountant position available for you to check out. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, many aspects of internal reporting will be your responsibility. You will promote the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Mounds View, Minnesota area, this company offers an engaging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.</p><p> </p><p>Major responsibilities</p><p>- Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation</p><p>- Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision</p><p>- Oversee the creation of monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for reporting to management</p><p>- Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested</p><p>- Support capital lease and monthly payment schedules</p><p>- Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll</p><p>- Be a part of various department-wide initiatives</p><p>- Participate in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation</p><p>- Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP</p><p>- Offer descriptions of a large number of financial data and communicate insights in a useful and understandable manner</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>
Responsible for working with global sites in US, Costa Rica, Vietnam and China working with Engineering and production teams in establishing, monitoring standard costing of products; monthly cost variance analysis to assist operations with continuous improvement in our profitability period over period in purchasing and manufacturing yields. This position will also be responsible helping with month-end entries, audits, and other projects as needed.<br>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<br>• Teaming with Engineering and Production calculate and review standard costs of products<br>• Prepare and review bills of materials (BOM’s)<br>• Analyze job variances and determine appropriate amount of variances to be capitalized monthly<br>• <br>o Material Purchase Price<br>o Material Quantity Variance<br>o Labor Rate Variance<br>o Labor Efficiency Variance<br>o Fixed Overhead Spending Variance<br>o Variable Overhead Spending Variance<br>• Lead global locations annual standard cost update and rolling of annual standard costs; and review output for accuracy<br>• Evaluate inventory aging by location working with local operations management and finance team to determine the need for inventory reserves in accordance with fact pattern and company policy<br>• Create and input journal entries in EPICOR for the month-end close process related to cost accounting and inventory<br>• Support and preparation of audit and tax PBC’s and year-end entries related to costing and inventory<br>• Reconciliation of inventory and related accounts<br>• Assist with physical counts and cycle counts of inventory<br>• Prepare additional journal entries in EPICOR or other accounting duties as assigned<br>• Undertake additional tasks as directed by supervisor<br>Requirements<br>• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance<br>• Preferred 3 years plus of recent experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment<br>• Excellent attention to detail and strong math skills<br>• EPICOR knowledge preferred or similar systems with strong technical ability & Excel<br>• Ability to reconcile information, solve complex issues, and adaptable to change<br>• Strong work ethic; team oriented, and goal orientated<br>• Ability to work cross functionally with manufacturing, engineering and location controllers<br>• Strong self-reviewing skills<br>• Ability to simplify information to a single page to bring actionable information<br>• Spanish speaking is a plus<br>• Ability to work in multiple time zones
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Investment Accounting Analyst to join our dynamic team in Twin Cities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure to diverse aspects of fund accounting, tax, investment operations, and financial reporting. This position offers a chance to contribute to a growing organization focused on delivering risk-adjusted returns through a flexible, multi-strategy investment approach.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage deal operations by reviewing legal documentation, capital structures, and trade allocations to ensure smooth investment closings.</p><p>• Analyze and update valuation models for illiquid assets to maintain accurate financial assessments.</p><p>• Oversee distributions of proceeds and validate reporting accuracy provided by servicers and operating partners.</p><p>• Monitor investment performance against expectations and collaborate with the investment team to analyze discrepancies.</p><p>• Lead oversight of operating partners through continuous communication, risk assessments, reporting reviews, and recurring audits.</p><p>• Supervise fund accounting processes, including reviewing reconciliations, accruals, close packages, and financial reporting prepared by the Fund Administrator.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial statements for investors and support annual audits.</p><p>• Perform weekly liquidity monitoring and compile return and profit/loss estimates for internal reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals to complete fund audits and tax returns, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Support investor relations by addressing inquiries, maintaining due diligence documentation, and assisting with audit processes.</p>
<p>Robert Half has an exceptional opportunity for an Accounting Clerk to assist companies in Minneapolis on a contract basis. This position would include but not limited to matching and batching invoices, processing expense reports, processing checks, handing AR invoicing, and resolving A/P issues.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations, with a focus on Workday billing and general accounting tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization in the printing and publishing industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process billing transactions and oversee Workday accounting operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Perform account reconciliations, address discrepancies, and attach required supporting documents.<br>• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and accruals.<br>• Prepare and maintain adjusting entries to ensure accurate financial records.<br>• Assist in audit preparation by providing account analyses, schedules, and reconciliations.<br>• Analyze general ledger accounts and promptly resolve any discrepancies or issues.<br>• Collaborate with team members to enhance accounting processes and meet financial reporting standards.<br>• Manage ad hoc tasks and projects assigned by management to support departmental goals.
We are in search of an Audit Manager - Public for our Saint Paul, Minnesota location. As an Audit Manager - Public, you will be tasked with managing various client assignments and projects, including the successful completion of assignment tasks and project components. This role is within the public accounting industry and requires an individual with strong skills in Audit Engagements, Auditing, Audit Plans, Budget Processes, and Supervisory management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Manage and oversee various client engagements simultaneously, ensuring the success of each project<br>• Apply GAAP to accounting issues, interpreting, and researching with minimal supervision<br>• Apply GAAS to auditing issues, interpreting, and researching with minimal supervision<br>• Assess risk and design planning, audit procedures, and supervise all phases of audit engagements<br>• Utilize the Audit Methodology employed by the firm<br>• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction<br>• Review team members’ work for accuracy and compliance with professional standards, providing supervision as necessary<br>• Develop, train, manage, and mentor team members on projects and assess performance for engagements<br>• Work with partners on business development and proposals<br>• Build and nurture strong working relationships with client management
<p>We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Payment Posting Specialist to join our team in Bloomington, Minnesota. In this contract-to-hire position, you will play a key role in payment processing, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a solid background in accounting or finance. We need someone who can hit the ground running with payment posting/processing!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and post payments in high volume while balancing payment batches to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Handle check deposits and resolve issues such as postdated checks or closed accounts.</p><p>• Verify the accuracy of bank deposits and initiate transfers to designated accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute daily collection reports to stakeholders.</p><p>• Generate remittance schedules and statements for clients with supporting documentation.</p><p>• Import fees into accounting software to manage accounts receivable entries efficiently.</p><p>• Issue checks for various purposes, including refunds, commissions, and client deposits.</p><p>• Resolve discrepancies in scanned remittance documents to maintain data accuracy.</p><p>• Suggest workflow improvements to enhance payment processing efficiency.</p><p>• Support the onboarding and training of new team members in payment procedures</p>
<p>Robert Half is searching for an Entry Level Accountant for a contract position. In this position, your responsibilities will include data entry, financial statement review, and Excel spreadsheet creation and manipulation. If you have an aptitude for Excel, a positive attitude, and a desire to work in an entry-level accounting position, then this position could be the perfect fit.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>- Preparing monthly journal entries</p><p>- Investigating and correcting account discrepancies</p><p>- Making sure that accounts contained in the general ledger are correct</p><p>- Assisting with full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes</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 dedicated Staff Accountant to join a team in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing accounting cycles, handling reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial reporting while supporting multiple active projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee weekly accounting processes, including expense approvals, payroll submissions, invoicing, accounts payable, reimbursements, and accounts receivable/collections.</p><p>• Perform month-end close procedures, such as revenue reconciliations, payroll accruals, and general ledger account reconciliations.</p><p>• Process 10–20 invoices weekly while supporting 55–60 active projects to ensure timely and accurate transactions.</p><p>• Manage transaction-level accounts payable and accounts receivable in a fast-paced setting.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks effectively to maintain financial records and ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Conduct detailed account reconciliations to ensure compliance and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Assist with corporate tax-related tasks, including sales tax and corporate tax returns.</p><p>• Support system integration efforts and address backlog work from previous staffing gaps.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain the general ledger.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to enhance financial processes and maintain professionalism in all accounting activities.</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>
