<p>We are looking for an Accountant to support core accounting and inventory-related activities for a Contract position based in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring warehouse-related inventory movements, and assisting with month-end close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and experience working across payable, receivable, and general ledger functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform daily inventory count reconciliations and investigate discrepancies tied to warehouse activity.</p><p>• Record and review cost and quantity updates to ensure inventory balances remain accurate.</p><p>• Support month-end close by preparing entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving variances in a timely manner.</p><p>• Process and verify freight-related invoices while ensuring charges are coded correctly and matched to supporting documentation.</p><p>• Maintain accuracy across general ledger activity related to inventory and operational transactions.</p><p>• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as needed to support overall accounting operations.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and complete bank and account reconciliations to strengthen financial accuracy.</p><p>• Contribute to inventory audit activities and help document findings, adjustments, and follow-up actions.</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>
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial and production-related accounting activities in Cold Spring, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with high-volume transactional data in a fast-paced environment. The role will focus on maintaining accurate inventory and production records, validating financial information, and partnering with internal teams to keep reporting timely and reliable.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Reconcile production activity between shop floor records and SAP to ensure daily data accuracy.<br>• Review and balance raw material and finished goods inventory counts each day, resolving discrepancies promptly.<br>• Update inventory storage locations for raw materials and completed products within the system as needed.<br>• Investigate and correct production-related exceptions, then complete daily production close processes.<br>• Validate sales activity and internal product movements to confirm accurate accounting treatment.<br>• Support the production accounting function by preparing and organizing weekly operational and financial data.<br>• Enter daily production volume information, including kill data, and confirm totals before posting.<br>• Compare information across two systems and resolve variances before finalizing entries.<br>• Collaborate with the Live Accounting team to reconcile headcount by farm and maintain accurate supporting records.<br>• Cross-train with other departmental staff to provide coverage and maintain continuity of accounting operations.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations and financial reporting in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate records, strengthening cost visibility, and helping leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical ability, and experience working across payables, reconciliations, and manufacturing-related cost analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and record day-to-day accounting activity, including intercompany charges, vendor invoices, and other financial transactions with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain organized accounting documentation to support reliable month-end and year-end reporting.<br>• Oversee capital expenditure tracking, verify fixed asset records, and lead recurring asset audits to ensure proper accounting treatment.<br>• Prepare and evaluate financial reports used in planning and budgeting, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.<br>• Review financial results to identify meaningful patterns, operational concerns, and opportunities to improve financial performance.<br>• Monitor cost of sales, freight, duties, and tax-related expenses, and recommend practical ways to improve efficiency and margin performance.<br>• Develop and present cost data for product lines, analyze production variances, and explain findings to management in a clear and actionable manner.<br>• Partner with finance and operational teams to support standard costing, labor recovery calculations, and other manufacturing cost analyses.<br>• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles while ensuring accounting activity complies with company policy and applicable standards.<br>• Work closely with departments and site contacts to resolve accounting issues, validate transactions, and maintain consistent financial information across locations.
<p>Senior Accountant (Nonprofit)</p><p>About the Opportunity</p><p>Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization in the NW metro, is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join its finance team. This position is onsite and offers the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes, contribute to financial reporting and budgeting, and collaborate closely with leadership to support the organization’s financial health and operational goals.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting experience, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally in a mission-driven environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and support <strong>monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting</strong></li><li>Manage <strong>month-end and year-end close processes</strong></li><li>Maintain the <strong>general ledger</strong> and perform detailed <strong>balance sheet and revenue account reconciliations</strong></li><li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure accuracy of financial data</li><li>Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate <strong>payroll accounting, benefits recording, and related reporting</strong></li><li>Assist with <strong>budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis</strong></li><li>Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for <strong>external audits and financial reviews</strong></li><li>Provide <strong>financial analysis and ad hoc reporting</strong> to support leadership decision-making</li></ul><p>Additional Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist finance leadership with <strong>process improvements and special projects</strong></li><li>Provide backup support for <strong>accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions</strong></li><li>Ensure financial records and procedures comply with <strong>GAAP and internal controls</strong></li><li>Support continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. This position supports day-to-day payables operations by ensuring invoices are processed accurately, vendor questions are addressed promptly, and financial records remain organized. The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of basic accounting practices, careful attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process incoming invoices and related payment documents accurately within the accounting system.<br>• Review purchase orders, receiving documentation, and invoices to identify mismatches and resolve exceptions before payment.<br>• Support vendors by responding to payment and account inquiries in a timely and attentive manner.<br>• Organize weekly payment activity by preparing approved invoices for scheduled disbursement.<br>• Contribute to month-end close tasks by assisting with account analysis and other assigned accounting support work.<br>• Maintain electronic and physical records by scanning, filing, and retaining reports according to company standards.<br>• Meet attendance expectations and remain dependable in support of daily departmental operations.<br>• Follow workplace safety and equipment requirements, including the use of required company-provided gear.<br>• Work additional hours when needed to meet processing deadlines and business demands.