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10 results for Accounting Specialist in St. Cloud, MN

Accountant
  • Maple Grove, MN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <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>
  • 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Cold Spring, MN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • 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.
  • 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Maple Grove, MN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a disciplined approach to financial reporting. The successful candidate will help ensure accurate results, strengthen controls, and collaborate with partners across the business to improve accounting processes and support operational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide accounting guidance by evaluating technical matters, supporting policy application, and helping implement and monitor appropriate financial practices.<br>• Prepare and review financial data through journal entries, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and reporting to support timely and accurate close processes.<br>• Lead analysis of complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, inventory, and capital assets while coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain reliable reporting.<br>• Identify financial and operational risks, assess potential impact, and recommend practical actions to reduce exposure and improve compliance.<br>• Drive process enhancements by standardizing accounting activities across multiple entities and using available systems to improve efficiency and consistency.<br>• Produce balance sheet reporting packages with clear explanations of account activity, trends, and notable variances for finance leadership.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders and global teams to resolve accounting issues, align reporting expectations, and meet established service commitments.<br>• Maintain a strong internal control environment by supporting documentation, testing activities, and audit readiness for both internal and external reviews.
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Plymouth, MN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Plymouth, MN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This position is responsible for general ledger maintenance, account reconciliation, audit support, and tax compliance. The Senior Accountant will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver timely, accurate financial information and support organizational growth and operational efficiency.</p><p>•<strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries; maintain and update general ledger data.</li><li>Perform monthly account reconciliations and prepare accruals.</li><li>Support the month‑end close process to ensure accurate and timely reporting.</li><li>Review monthly activity to ensure proper categorization and coding in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and perform trend analysis to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Support daily accounting activities related to customer transactions and payables resolution.</li><li>Calculate and record monthly sales commissions based on established compensation structures, partnering with sales and service teams as needed.</li><li>Administer and monitor the corporate credit card program, including user access, transaction review, and expense compliance.</li><li>Analyze contracts to determine appropriate billing schedules.</li><li>Serve as a technical accounting resource, including researching complex or unusual transactions.</li><li>Contribute to documenting and improving accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Act as a key contact during the annual financial audit.</li><li>Prepare and file required monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate tax filings.</li><li>Partner with accounting colleagues to resolve issues and ensure accurate reporting.</li><li>Participate in special projects, reporting, analyses, and other ad hoc duties as assigned.</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Plymouth, MN
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the organization. This position is well suited for someone who is comfortable working across general ledger activity, cash management, and financial reporting support. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles and can manage routine processes while contributing to the efficiency of treasury-related functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain the accuracy of general ledger accounts by reviewing transactions, preparing reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to support monthly accounting activity and ensure financial data is complete and properly documented.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations regularly, investigating variances and coordinating follow-up actions when needed.<br>• Assist with daily and periodic treasury tasks, including monitoring cash activity and supporting fund movement processes.<br>• Contribute to treasury operations by helping track balances, payments, and other cash-related transactions.<br>• Support treasury activities as needed by coordinating financial information and maintaining organized records across accounts.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather supporting documentation and ensure accounting entries align with established policies.<br>• Help improve accounting workflows by identifying process gaps and supporting operational updates when required.
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
Senior Regulatory and Compliance Accountant
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Regulatory and Compliance Accountant to support complex tax, fixed asset, and financial reporting activities for a multi-entity transportation organization in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, coordinating regulatory filings, and delivering timely analysis that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong corporate tax knowledge, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage accounting processes that span assets, cash, investments, and cross-border reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the full tax reporting lifecycle for fixed assets, including vehicles, trailers, and equipment, from acquisition through retirement while ensuring accurate book and tax treatment.<br>• Establish and maintain asset accounting practices by assigning classifications, applying appropriate depreciation methods, supporting ledger entries, and reconciling monthly rollforwards.<br>• Track capital projects until they are ready to be placed in service and coordinate asset disposals with internal departments to ensure complete documentation and proper record updates.<br>• Record investment activity across financial institutions, prepare related journal entries, and provide quarterly reporting and performance analysis for leadership review.<br>• Manage recurring accounting and tax responsibilities for the St. Cloud, Minnesota office, including sales tax filings, estimated property and corporate tax payments, year-end financial statement preparation, and audit coordination.<br>• Prepare and submit business activity returns, license renewals, waiver documentation, and other required jurisdictional filings across U.S. states and Canadian provinces on varying reporting schedules.<br>• Partner with external advisors on specialized tax matters such as treaty-related filings, excise tax submissions, commercial activity reporting, and supporting schedules including financial statements and depreciation forecasts.<br>• Administer personal property and real estate tax accruals, filings, and payments, while also leading corporate income tax return preparation and review with third-party tax providers.<br>• Convert foreign-currency financial results into U.S. dollars, post consolidation entries, and recommend improvements that strengthen translation and consolidation accuracy.<br>• Maintain cash reconciliations, monitor daily liquidity, prepare consolidated cash flow reporting, and support aircraft-related accounting such as repair tracking, lease monitoring, rental charges, and registration activity.
  • 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Anoka, MN
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 60 - 75 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to support a corporate tax function in Anoka, Minnesota on a Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for a tax specialist with broad knowledge of income tax accounting, compliance, and planning in a complex business environment. The role will partner with finance leaders, operating teams, and external advisors to manage tax obligations, assess risk, and provide practical guidance on business initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.<br>• Oversee federal, state, local, and international income tax compliance activities, coordinating internal stakeholders and external service providers as needed.<br>• Prepare and review tax calculations, supporting schedules, and workpapers included in corporate tax filings.<br>• Support the management of income tax examinations and respond to inquiries from federal, state, and international tax authorities.<br>• Identify opportunities for tax savings and cash tax optimization, and assist with executing planning strategies that align with business goals.<br>• Provide tax support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions by evaluating potential impacts and related requirements.<br>• Monitor changes in tax law and interpret their effect on the organization’s reporting positions, forecasts, and compliance obligations.<br>• Serve as a trusted tax advisor to cross-functional teams by explaining the implications of business activities and proposed strategies.<br>• Contribute across the broader tax function, including transfer pricing matters and other special projects as business needs evolve.
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager
  • Saint Bonifacius, MN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to lead daily payables operations for a growing organization in the west metro. This role oversees a team responsible for accurate invoice handling, timely vendor payments, and consistent process execution across a shared services environment. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, hands-on knowledge of complex accounts payable workflows, and the ability to improve reporting, training, and operational performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the day-to-day work of the accounts payable function, fostering a high-performing team through coaching, feedback, and skill development.</p><p>• Standardize payables activities across multiple business platforms to support an efficient shared services model.</p><p>• Review and manage vendor invoices for payment, including detailed transactions involving contracts, inventory, freight, and other operating expenses.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve escalated payment and invoice discrepancies by working closely with internal stakeholders, team members, and suppliers.</p><p>• Create, update, and maintain process documentation, including procedures and step-by-step work instructions for the AP team.</p><p>• Serve as a resource to employees and business partners by providing guidance on invoice processing, payment status, and issue resolution.</p><p>• Track key performance indicators, prepare operational reports, and communicate backlog and service metrics to support decision-making.</p><p>• Onboard and train new team members on company policies, departmental procedures, and accounts payable systems.</p><p>• Support integration of payables practices for newly acquired teams or entities as needed within department operations.</p>
  • 2026-05-17T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Manager
  • Anoka, MN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 60 - 80 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Consultant to support a manufacturing organization near Minneapolis, Minnesota through a Long-term Contract engagement. This position will focus on strengthening and formalizing accounts receivable procedures so the business has clear, consistent, and training-ready documentation across multiple entities. The consultant will work closely with finance leaders and operational stakeholders to improve process clarity, support continuity, and bring structure to critical AR activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the creation and refinement of standardized accounts receivable procedures across multiple companies and functional areas.</p><p>• Collaborate with AR leadership and team members to review current practices, confirm accuracy, and convert working knowledge into clear process documentation.</p><p>• Prioritize documentation efforts by assessing operational risk and addressing the most business-critical activities first.</p><p>• Develop clear SOPs, work instructions, and training materials that support knowledge transfer and day-to-day execution.</p><p>• Capture and document core AR functions such as cash application, deductions management, cost recovery, and daily cash receipts processing.</p><p>• Record workflows that involve both system-based steps and manual activities to ensure end-to-end process visibility.</p><p>• Promote consistency across business units while clearly distinguishing areas where entity-specific procedures must be maintained.</p><p>• Provide project coordination support to keep deliverables organized, aligned with timelines, and progressing with internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Support documentation of specialized receivables activities involving distributor programs and special pricing agreements.</p><p>• Offer guidance on documentation standards, formatting, and process presentation to improve usability and consistency.</p>
  • 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z