<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>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day financial activities while helping maintain accurate records and timely reporting. The role will focus on general accounting, close activities, and balance sheet integrity in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by recording and reviewing financial activity to ensure accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for routine and month-end accounting transactions.</p><p>• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including reviewing transactions and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>• Perform bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis to keep balances accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Support month-end close by analyzing account activity, correcting variances, and meeting reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Assist with payroll-related accounting tasks and provide backup support in this area when needed.</p><p>• Use Excel and ERP tools such as SAP to analyze data, organize financial records, and improve reporting efficiency.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Finance Manager to support research and development finance activities for a large organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will serve as a strategic finance partner, guiding monthly reporting, project analysis, and budget planning while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders. The role combines hands-on financial management with business case support, forecast development, and presentation preparation for leadership discussions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with research and development stakeholders to provide financial guidance, answer ongoing questions, and deliver timely support for business needs.</p><p>• Oversee monthly financial close activities and prepare regular reporting for the Interventional and Visualase therapy portfolios.</p><p>• Build, update, and maintain business case models for active and proposed projects, ensuring assumptions and financial impacts are clearly documented.</p><p>• Collaborate with project teams to gather and consolidate inputs for forecasts, budget submissions, and leadership-ready financial summaries.</p><p>• Contribute as the finance representative on core project teams, offering insight into investment decisions, risks, and performance trends.</p><p>• Lead annual budget planning activities for projects and cost centers by working closely with business partners to develop accurate outlooks.</p><p>• Prepare clear presentations and status updates that translate financial results into actionable business insights for management.</p><p>• Respond to ad hoc analysis requests throughout the month, using data to support decision-making and operational priorities.</p>
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for our Blaine, Minnesota team. This role will guide day-to-day financial activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support sound business decisions through disciplined planning and analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a hands-on approach to accounting operations, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining compliance and financial integrity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct core accounting activities across payables, receivables, general ledger, cash activity, fixed assets, and expense administration to ensure smooth daily operations.<br>• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, delivering timely and reliable financial statements and management reporting.<br>• Monitor financial transactions for accuracy, approvals, documentation, and proper period recognition while resolving exceptions and discrepancies promptly.<br>• Oversee billing, cash application, collections, vendor disbursements, reconciliations, and credit-related activities to maintain strong financial controls.<br>• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, close calendars, account structures, and control procedures that support compliance and operational consistency.<br>• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, cost center analysis, and intercompany activity to support informed decision-making.<br>• Strengthen internal control practices by managing approval workflows, banking controls, segregation of duties, and audit readiness across finance operations.<br>• Supervise and develop finance team members and external resources, setting priorities, reviewing output, and fostering accountability and cross-functional support.<br>• Support finance system effectiveness through process improvement, automation, testing, integrations, and other changes that affect accounting and reporting.<br>• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, insurers, and other external providers, including periodic travel for finance-related initiatives when needed.
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>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>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>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>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>
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>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>
<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 detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounts receivable and core accounting activities for our team in Maple Lake, Minnesota. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate customer billing, tracking incoming payments, and assisting with month-end financial tasks. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment when resolving account issues, and a solid foundation in general ledger and reconciliation work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and record incoming customer payments accurately, ensuring receivable transactions are posted and validated in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare customer invoices in line with company billing standards and distribute them to clients with appropriate supporting details.<br>• Maintain account records by updating customer information such as business name changes, mailing contacts, and other profile revisions.<br>• Compile account status reports and provide timely updates on receivables activity when requested by leadership or internal stakeholders.<br>• Investigate payment discrepancies, overdue balances, and billing concerns in coordination with collections and accounting team members.<br>• Support monthly invoicing activities by helping generate billing statements using general ledger information.<br>• Assist with monthly reconciliation of revenue-related accounts to help ensure financial records are complete and accurate.<br>• Organize, file, and retrieve accounts receivable documentation to support daily operations, audit readiness, and internal recordkeeping.<br>• Communicate account or customer record changes to relevant employees so downstream processes remain accurate and up to date.
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 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 Staff Accountant to provide dependable accounting support for a long-term contract engagement in St Louis Park, Minnesota. This position will help maintain daily financial operations, support core accounting activities, and bring structure to processes during a busy period for the organization. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, collaborating with internal and international partners, and recognizing opportunities to improve efficiency across recurring tasks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage routine accounting activities and keep daily financial transactions accurate, organized, and current.<br>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable for the primary U.S. entity while ensuring timely follow-up on open items.<br>• Record incoming payments, reconcile customer accounts, and review aging details to help maintain healthy receivables.<br>• Maintain schedules for unbilled revenue and update supporting documentation to reflect current activity.<br>• Prepare journal entries and support general ledger accuracy through regular review and reconciliation work.<br>• Partner with accounting colleagues in international locations to coordinate information and resolve transaction-related questions.<br>• Assess existing accounting workflows, identify manual bottlenecks, and recommend practical improvements or automation opportunities.<br>• Support operational accounting needs tied to the entity’s financial activity while helping sustain continuity during the contract period.
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.
<p>Our client in the Southwest metro is looking for a Financial Analyst with strong business partnering who has worked with large data sets and has done strategic analytics. This company is privately owned and has great leadership and is growing. Please reach out on LinkedIn @JenniferExsted.</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 looking for an Accounting Specialist to support tax-related documentation and accounting operations for a Part-time, Long-term Contract position based in Plymouth, Minnesota. This opportunity is well suited to someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with confidential information in a fast-paced remote environment. The role will partner with experienced tax and finance professionals while helping maintain accurate records, respond to documentation requests, and support compliance-focused processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate customer tax exemption documents to confirm they are complete, accurate, and acceptable for compliance purposes.</p><p>• Enter, organize, and maintain exemption certificate records across platforms such as Salesforce, Vertex, OneSource, and other business systems.</p><p>• Oversee a shared transaction tax mailbox by prioritizing incoming requests, answering routine questions, and processing documentation promptly.</p><p>• Track response times and follow established service expectations for certificate reviews and related inquiries.</p><p>• Investigate inconsistencies in submitted tax forms, including cases where incorrect supporting documents are provided.</p><p>• Route unusual, incomplete, or potentially non-compliant records to the appropriate internal contacts for further review.</p><p>• Preserve well-organized electronic files that support retention standards and assist with audit preparedness.</p><p>• Safeguard sensitive customer and tax data by applying discretion and professionalism in all interactions.</p><p>• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to strengthen sales tax compliance and documentation management efforts.</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 an accomplished accounting leader to oversee fund-level financial operations for an alternative investment firm in Twin Cities. This role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can balance technical accounting, audit coordination, and investor-focused reporting in a fast-moving environment. The Vice President of Accounting will help ensure accurate financial reporting, strong operational controls, and timely support for fund administration activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the preparation and review of quarterly and annual fund financial statements, including capital account reporting for partners and investors.</p><p>• Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors and fund administration partners during periodic closes and the annual audit cycle.</p><p>• Monitor cash activity by supervising bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Lead monthly tracking of debt activity and support ongoing compliance reporting obligations across the portfolio.</p><p>• Produce and maintain recurring loan roll schedules for the fund, ensuring completeness and accuracy of underlying data.</p><p>• Partner with internal and external stakeholders on quarterly and year-end tax support processes and related documentation.</p><p>• Respond to investor information requests and contribute to the delivery of scheduled investor reporting materials.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting processes and maintain reliable controls across fund accounting and financial reporting workflows.</p>