86 Results for Payroll Accountant Jobs in Monticello, MN

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Payroll Accountant

Saint Paul, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Administer bi-weekly multi-state payroll with a high degree of accuracy and ensure employees are paid on schedule.• Maintain payroll records and update employee information within the payroll system to keep data current and reliable.• Coordinate payroll-related funding and deductions, including retirement contributions, benefit-related payments, and other authorized withholdings.• Prepare and submit required payroll tax filings and unemployment reports in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.• Calculate sales commissions, produce payment summaries, and distribute statements to sales representatives in a timely manner.• Reconcile payroll and commission transactions, prepare supporting schedules, and post journal entries to the general ledger.• Assist with month-end and year-end close by preparing accruals, account reconciliations, and reporting packages for management.• Support audit readiness by organizing year-end payroll documentation, coordinating materials for benefit plan audits, and resolving discrepancies.• Respond to payroll and commission questions from employees and internal stakeholders while helping improve reporting processes and internal controls.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Minneapolis, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will manage payroll activities for a workforce of more than 100 employees across U.S. and international operations while also providing administrative support to key human resources programs. This position is ideal for someone who can balance accuracy, confidentiality, and service as they support payroll processing, employee lifecycle tasks, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR coordination. Responsibilities:• Administer bi-monthly payroll for U.S. employees and coordinate with an external provider to ensure accurate pay processing for staff.• Maintain employee payroll data, including compensation updates, deductions, garnishments, benefit elections, new employee entries, and employer contributions to support compliant and accurate payroll records.• Research payroll discrepancies, respond to employee questions, and resolve issues in a timely manner.• Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for internal review and recordkeeping.• Support employee onboarding and separation activities by handling documentation, updating systems, verifying employment details, and establishing payroll records.• Assist with HR compliance activities and audits related to retirement plans, workers' compensation, and other required reporting.• Oversee benefit-related vendor administration for medical, dental, vision, and life plans, including invoice review and reconciliation as needed.• Provide administrative support for recruiting and internal operations by helping post openings, coordinate interviews, arrange meetings, prepare non-disclosure agreements, and assist with employee events and service award tracking.• Contribute to annual benefits enrollment activities by helping organize materials, answer routine questions, and support process coordination. This is an onsite role, with onsite parking available. 4+ years of full cycle payroll processing in ADP is required. Beginning pay for this opportunity is $60-75k, depending upon qualifications. Benefits are offered including health, dental, 401k, and PTO. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly for consideration.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Minneapolis, MN
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our accounting team. This individual will be responsible for processing employee payroll, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and providing timely resolution of payroll-related issues.The ideal candidate has strong analytical and organizational skills, enjoys working with numbers, and can maintain accurate payroll records while handling sensitive employee information with a high level of confidentiality.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly payroll accurately and on time.</li><li>Review employee timesheets, attendance records, and payroll-related documentation for accuracy.</li><li>Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.</li><li>Process payroll deductions, garnishments, benefit withholdings, and direct deposits.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure data integrity.</li><li>Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and investigate payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and support accounting with payroll-related journal entries.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll policies.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings, year-end processing, and W-2 preparation.</li><li>Support month-end close activities and payroll account reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested payroll documentation.</li><li>Recommend process improvements to increase payroll efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Otsego, MN
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization based in Otsego, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is confident managing payroll activities from start to finish, maintaining compliance, and handling employee pay records with care. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment with sensitive information, and hands-on experience processing payroll for a mid-sized workforce. Responsibilities:• Process payroll from initial data review through final submission, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.• Maintain payroll records by verifying hours, earnings, deductions, and other pay-related information for accuracy.• Administer garnishments, withholdings, and other required adjustments in accordance with applicable guidelines.• Review payroll changes such as new hires, status updates, and compensation adjustments before each pay cycle.• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by working closely with internal contacts and supporting documentation.• Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and recordkeeping needs.• Help support payroll-related administrative tasks, including updates tied to process or system changes when needed.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Minneapolis, MN
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 37 USD / Hourly
Exciting contract opportunity for a Payroll Clerk with 2+ years of payroll experience. Position requires multi-state tax experience, strong attention to detail, fast and accurate data entry skills. Must be proficient with working knowledge of a variety of software packages such as Workday, UKG, ADP, Kronos, Ceridian, Paychex, ETC. Responsibilities:- Ensure timely and accurate processing of hourly and salary professionals through direct deposit and pay cards- Review and analyze payroll, benefit, and tax procedures- Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements- Review and approve payroll procedures- Other duties as required
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Saint Paul, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 74000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This position plays a key role in maintaining payroll records, supporting compliance activities, and partnering closely with human resources and finance to ensure employee pay is processed correctly. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to address payroll questions with professionalism and care. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing on a bi-weekly schedule, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. • Review employee time and attendance records, confirm required approvals are in place, and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized. • Examine payroll data and supporting documentation for errors, make necessary adjustments, and maintain data accuracy across payroll records. • Coordinate with HR to update payroll information tied to hires, departures, internal moves, compensation changes, and other employee status updates. • Handle off-cycle and special payroll runs as needed to support business and employee requirements. • Investigate and resolve payroll-related questions involving direct deposit, tax withholding, garnishments, retroactive earnings, employment verification, workers’ compensation, and paycheck discrepancies. • Maintain payroll master files, monitor year-to-date balances, hours, and deductions, and keep records organized in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements. • Prepare payroll-related journal entries, support general ledger reconciliation, and assist with financial reporting, audits, and required compliance filings.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Saint Paul, MN
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage full-cycle payroll with precision, maintain compliance with payroll regulations, and handle pay matters with a high level of confidentiality. The role requires someone who is detail oriented and comfortable working with payroll systems, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring deductions and garnishments are processed correctly. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 200 to 300 staff members across multiple states.• Review payroll data for accuracy, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure staff are paid correctly and on schedule.• Maintain payroll records, update earnings and deduction information, and support compliance with applicable wage and tax requirements.• Process garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions in accordance with federal and state regulations.• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and manage payroll information and reporting activities.• Respond to payroll-related questions from staff and internal stakeholders, providing clear and timely resolution to issues.• Prepare payroll reports, audit payroll transactions, and assist with documentation needed for internal reviews or external requests. *Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment. Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Burnsville, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a construction-focused organization in the south metro. This position combines payroll administration with invoice coordination, vendor record upkeep, and general financial support. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, solid communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment. Salary up to $85K plus a bonus. If you are interested, please reach out to Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at 612.446.5690 Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll activities, including reviewing employee time records, maintaining personnel files, and processing payroll accurately and on schedule.• Examine incoming invoices against purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and customer-related documentation to ensure accurate handling.• Submit subcontractor invoices through the approval workflow and proactively follow up on items that are pending, rejected, or incomplete.• Establish and maintain vendor records, including collecting and organizing required tax documentation such as W-9 forms.• Prepare, update, and maintain financial spreadsheets and routine reporting to support accounting operations and decision-making.• Provide day-to-day administrative and accounting assistance across the department as business needs arise.• Help maintain organized payroll and accounting documentation to support compliance, audit readiness, and internal record accuracy.
2026-10-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

St. Paul, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a fast-paced organization in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. This role is responsible for delivering accurate weekly pay, maintaining payroll records, and partnering with HR and finance to keep employee data and reporting aligned. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of multi-state payroll processing, careful attention to detail, and the ability to resolve payroll questions with professionalism and urgency. Responsibilities: • Manage the complete weekly payroll cycle, ensuring employees are paid correctly and within established deadlines. • Review timekeeping records for completeness and proper authorization, then address discrepancies before payroll is finalized. • Examine payroll data and supporting documents to identify mistakes, apply corrections, and preserve data accuracy. • Collaborate with human resources to confirm employee changes such as hires, departures, position updates, and compensation adjustments are reflected properly in payroll. • Administer ongoing and one-time payroll deductions, including items such as insurance, vehicle-related charges, fuel costs, deposits, advances, and other approved withholdings. • Investigate and resolve payroll-related questions from employees and leaders, including matters involving direct deposit, garnishments, tax withholding, retroactive pay, workers’ compensation, and employment verification. • Maintain payroll master records by auditing year-to-date earnings, hours, and deduction balances to support accurate payroll history. • Prepare and record payroll journal entries in the general ledger and assist with payroll reporting required for compliance and regulatory submissions. • Organize payroll files and documentation in accordance with company standards and applicable legal requirements. • Provide timely support to employees regarding paycheck differences, payroll balances, and other compensation-related concerns.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

St. Louis Park, MN
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a construction-focused organization in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will oversee accurate time collection, payroll review, and issue resolution across a multi-state workforce while ensuring compliance with union and regulatory requirements. The role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage payroll reporting, maintain reliable records, and partner effectively with internal teams to keep payroll processes running smoothly. Responsibilities:• Oversee the time capture cycle, ensuring hours are collected, validated, and processed in alignment with applicable labor regulations and union guidelines.• Examine and reconcile employee time entries ahead of weekly and biweekly payroll processing to confirm completeness and accuracy.• Produce and review recurring payroll and timekeeping reports, including required data updates and supporting documentation.• Maintain organized time and attendance records to support audit requests, historical review, and compliance needs.• Prepare and verify payroll information for off-cycle payments, ensuring corrections are handled promptly and accurately.• Support testing and upkeep of payroll and timekeeping systems when enhancements, upgrades, or rule changes are introduced.• Investigate complex payroll questions from project teams, shared services, and employees, and provide clear, timely resolution.• Partner with field and project stakeholders to help ensure hours worked are recorded correctly and submitted in accordance with payroll deadlines
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Tax & Payroll Clerk

Mendota Heights, MN
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 24 USD / Hourly
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.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. Responsibilities<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>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Vadnais Heights, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 77000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming invoices, payment activity, and cash disbursements while maintaining accurate accounting records. • Handle customer billing and collections processes, ensuring receivables are tracked and resolved in a timely manner. • Complete regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support reliable financial reporting. • Review prepaid expenses and accrued balances, prepare journal entries, and record adjustments as needed. • Monitor inventory-related accounting activity and help maintain accurate valuation and reporting. • Partner with an external payroll provider to submit payroll information and support accurate processing. • Assist with employee onboarding administration and maintain organized HR profile records in company systems. • Contribute to monthly closing activities by preparing reconciliations, entries, and supporting schedules. • Provide support for year-end reporting and related closing requirements, including financial documentation preparation.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

St. Paul, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash activity, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and completed within required timelines.• Prepare customer invoices for project-based work, track collection status, and coordinate with project stakeholders to align billing with payment milestones.• Review incoming and outgoing cash activity, follow established collection practices, and help maintain visibility into short-term cash movement.• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations, along with reconciliations for receivables, payables, and deposits during the close process.• Process weekly payment runs for vendors and other approved disbursements, verifying supporting documentation and payment accuracy.• Compile receivables and payables data for weekly cash flow reporting and provide timely updates on outstanding balances.• Produce month-end reporting related to backlog, billings, and assigned balance sheet accounts, ensuring supporting schedules are complete.• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities to maintain consistent financial reporting.• Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing supporting documents, preparing workpapers, and responding to follow-up questions.• Support month-end and year-end close activities, maintain general ledger accounts, and contribute to financial statement and management reporting preparation.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

St. Paul, MN
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Temporary / Contract
35.05 - 40.65 USD / Hourly
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. Duties/Responsibilities:- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly and annual accounts- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures- Provide assistance and training to accounting staff- Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes- Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities- Assist in financial audits and coordination of the audit process *Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment. Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Minneapolis, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Corporate Accounting ManagerLocation: West MetroPosition OverviewOur client is a well-established organization seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager 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.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.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.Key Responsibilities<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>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Eden Prairie, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Record and reconcile incoming payments from cash, checks, electronic transfers, and other sources to ensure complete and accurate accounting records. • Prepare bank deposits and organize supporting documentation so transactions are properly tracked and easily verified. • Provide cross-functional support for accounts payable activities, payment processing, credit card administration, and vendor file maintenance. • Create journal entries and perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, investments, restricted funds, and other balance sheet accounts. • Assist with monthly and annual close activities, including audit preparation and support for external financial reviews. • Develop budget-to-actual analyses and other financial reports for organizational leaders and program managers. • Offer backup assistance for payroll administration, benefit-related deductions, and required compliance reporting. • Help maintain donor contribution records, issue related statements, and support accounting for restricted gifts and designated funds. • Organize grant records and assist with reporting, audit requests, and compliance documentation tied to funding requirements. • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, process improvements, and coverage of essential accounting responsibilities as needed.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Shakopee, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
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. This opportunity comes with medical, dental/vision, life insurance, PTO, and more!
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Minnetonka, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Minneapoliis, MN
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, handling transactional activity, and supporting investment-related accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong reconciliation expertise, confidence with journal entries, and a solid background in corporate and sales tax processes. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity and support timely financial reporting.• Review and complete account, balance sheet, and daily reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.• Process asset movement transactions, including roll-ins, fund transfers, annuity-related activity, and distribution events.• Record deposits, check receipts, cash activity, and withdrawal transactions with a high level of accuracy and documentation.• Draft accounting memos and supporting records to explain transaction treatment and maintain audit-ready files.• Monitor recurring distribution activity and ensure scheduled transactions are recorded and reconciled properly.• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax accounting tasks, including support for filings, tracking, and related account analysis.• Coordinate wire transfer and certificate of deposit activity while ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial procedures.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Maple Lake, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Process and record incoming customer payments accurately, ensuring receivable transactions are posted and validated in a timely manner. • Prepare customer invoices in line with company billing standards and distribute them to clients with appropriate supporting details. • Maintain account records by updating customer information such as business name changes, mailing contacts, and other profile revisions. • Compile account status reports and provide timely updates on receivables activity when requested by leadership or internal stakeholders. • Investigate payment discrepancies, overdue balances, and billing concerns in coordination with collections and accounting team members. • Support monthly invoicing activities by helping generate billing statements using general ledger information. • Assist with monthly reconciliation of revenue-related accounts to help ensure financial records are complete and accurate. • Organize, file, and retrieve accounts receivable documentation to support daily operations, audit readiness, and internal recordkeeping. • Communicate account or customer record changes to relevant employees so downstream processes remain accurate and up to date.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Minneapolis, MN
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 34 USD / Hourly
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. Role & Responsibilities: · Perform month-end close including preparing complex journal entries and account reconciliations, prepaid expenses and payroll· Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analysis for management reporting· Assist in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation· Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliations· In-depth experience with month-end balance sheet account reconciliations
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

St Louis Park, MN
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Manage routine accounting activities and keep daily financial transactions accurate, organized, and current. • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable for the primary U.S. entity while ensuring timely follow-up on open items. • Record incoming payments, reconcile customer accounts, and review aging details to help maintain healthy receivables. • Maintain schedules for unbilled revenue and update supporting documentation to reflect current activity. • Prepare journal entries and support general ledger accuracy through regular review and reconciliation work. • Partner with accounting colleagues in international locations to coordinate information and resolve transaction-related questions. • Assess existing accounting workflows, identify manual bottlenecks, and recommend practical improvements or automation opportunities. • Support operational accounting needs tied to the entity’s financial activity while helping sustain continuity during the contract period.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Plymouth, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Apply customer payments accurately and promptly while resolving account discrepancies and helping release orders placed on hold due to outstanding balances. • Review customer account activity, monitor overdue receivables, and assess credit information to support sound credit decisions and reporting. • Process vendor invoices using three-way matching to confirm proper documentation, pricing, and receipt before payment is issued. • Prepare payment support for check runs by organizing selected invoices and verifying them against corresponding disbursements. • Identify and record accounts payable accruals to support an accurate and timely month-end close process. • Assist the Controller with close activities by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and analyzing financial data. • Use Excel to organize, interpret, and report accounting information in a way that supports operational and financial decision-making. • Follow established accounting controls and procedures while recommending practical improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy. • Provide cross-functional support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and other accounting duties as business needs require.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Minneapolis, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records across the general ledger. • Support the monthly and year-end close process by completing assigned accounting tasks on schedule. • Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly. • Manage full-cycle accounting activities to help ensure timely and reliable financial reporting. • Review account activity and documentation to improve accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal standards. • Partner with other members of the accounting team to assist with corporate accounting projects and reporting needs. • Use SAP and related systems to record transactions, track account balances, and support financial operations.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Saint Paul, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day receivables activity by tracking customer balances, reviewing aging data, and driving timely follow-up on unpaid invoices. • Evaluate new customer accounts for completeness and accuracy, and coordinate with internal partners to resolve setup issues or missing information. • Verify incoming funds across payment channels, including checks, card payments, lockbox transactions, and deposits, to protect revenue accuracy. • Post and apply payments correctly while researching exceptions such as unapplied cash, partial payments, credits, and remittance gaps. • Reconcile accounts receivable records and maintain accurate transaction detail within the company’s accounting platform. • Review payment patterns and delinquency trends to identify collection risk and recommend practical next steps. • Partner with project accounting, finance, and operations teams to investigate billing discrepancies and bring accounts to resolution. • Prepare reconciliations, reporting support, and account documentation for month-end close, receivables analysis, and management review. • Communicate professionally with clients regarding open balances, invoice concerns, payment status, and account reconciliation matters. • Assist with bad debt review, allowance analysis, write-off recommendations, and adherence to internal controls and accounting standards.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

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