We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Audit Manager - Public in Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States. The primary function of this role is to manage and oversee audit engagements, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and provide excellent client service. The role also involves business development and team management activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the execution and completion of audits, emphasizing internal controls and compliance testing<br>• Formulate audit strategies and ensure audit activities comply with relevant standards<br>• Identify potential audit risks and devise audit programs to address these risks<br>• Review and approve audit workpapers, reports, and financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness<br>• Maintain quality and client service standards by ensuring audits are completed within budget and timelines<br>• Stay current with updates in governmental auditing standards, regulations, and accounting pronouncements, ensuring that audits comply with the latest requirements<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their audit needs, addressing questions, and effectively communicating findings and recommendations<br>• Assist in business development efforts, including proposals and networking within the government sector<br>• Provide ongoing feedback, training, and career development support to audit team members<br>• Ensure compliance with all Firm wide and local office policies and procedures.
<p>Robert Half has an immediate need for an Entry Level Accountant. In this position, your responsibilities will include data entry, financial statement review, and work heavily in Excel. You will report to the Accounting Manager of a dynamic team and have the potential for career growth. This temporary / contract to hire position is located in Mounds View, and is a perfect foot-in-the-door opportunity to start your career in accounting!</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities</p><p>- Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts</p><p>- Carrying out other related duties and participating in special projects as assigned</p><p>- Perform data entry</p><p>- Helping with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits</p><p>- Analyzing and adjusting account discrepancies</p><p>- Put together monthly journal entries</p><p>- Assisting with full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes</p><p> </p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration. </p>
<p><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>
<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 a skilled and experienced Tax Manager to join our team in the Northwest Suburbs. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional tax and accounting services. As part of our team, you will play a key role in assisting clients with tax planning and compliance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting. <br> Responsibilities: Handle the preparation and review of advanced tax filings across business entities, individuals, and trusts, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Build trusted client relationships by offering clear guidance and consistently high-quality service. Analyze nuanced tax questions and present practical recommendations to both clients and internal leadership. Partner with senior team members on assurance engagements to support thorough, well-executed deliverables. Lead annual tax provision work and monitor compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Leverage professional tax and workflow software to enhance accuracy, organization, and productivity. Coordinate multiple concurrent assignments, balancing timelines while upholding strong quality standards. Contribute to outreach and growth efforts aimed at attracting new business. Mentor entry level team members through coaching, training, and day-to-day support. Adhere to professional guidelines and regulatory expectations in all work performed.
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support payment application and account reconciliation activities for a service-focused organization in New Brighton, Minnesota. This is a Long-term Contract position ideal for someone who is highly accurate, organized, and comfortable handling large volumes of financial transactions. The role centers on posting customer payments, investigating account variances, and partnering with internal teams to keep records current and accurate. Success in this position requires strong data entry skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter and apply customer payments received through checks, wire transfers, lockbox activity, credit cards, and other remittance channels with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Support cash posting and payment allocation work across multiple business units or account groups while maintaining consistent records.<br>• Balance daily receipts against system activity to ensure payments are recorded correctly and invoices are updated on time.<br>• Investigate unapplied funds, payment shortages, overpayments, and other account differences, then take appropriate steps to resolve them.<br>• Review remittance details and match incoming funds to outstanding customer balances using careful analysis and strong attention to detail.<br>• Work closely with accounts receivable, billing, collections, treasury, and customer support teams to address payment-related questions and exceptions.<br>• Maintain organized support files and clear audit documentation for entries, adjustments, and reconciliation activity.<br>• Assist with month-end accounting tasks, including reconciliations, reporting support, and related journal entry preparation.<br>• Contribute to short-term operational coverage while payment processing activities continue to move toward greater automation.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide financial leadership for contract opportunity based in Holman, WI. This role will guide core accounting operations, deliver reliable reporting, and support business decisions with strong financial analysis in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, compliance, and process improvement while partnering effectively with operational and executive leaders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full accounting function to ensure dependable financial reporting and consistent support for leadership and key stakeholders.</p><p>• Manage core financial activities such as payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and general ledger oversight while maintaining orderly day-to-day operations.</p><p>• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities and deliver financial statements, management summaries, and variance reporting on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee manufacturing and cost accounting processes, including job costing, labor and overhead allocation, work-in-progress tracking, and cost of goods sold accuracy.</p><p>• Supervise inventory accounting practices by coordinating cycle counts, physical inventory reviews, reconciliations, and valuation controls.</p><p>• Drive annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting efforts in partnership with department leaders to measure performance against financial targets.</p><p>• Evaluate operating results, margins, cash flow, and capital spending to provide actionable insights that support strategic and operational decisions.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable financial regulations, strengthen internal controls, and coordinate audit and tax support activities with external partners.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, document financial procedures, and support enhancements to reporting tools and finance systems.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing real estate and property management organization in Plymouth, Minnesota. This position offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in property accounting while contributing to the accuracy and integrity of day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of core accounting practices and is eager to grow within a collaborative, hybrid work environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate monthly financial reporting across assigned properties or business units.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations, variance review, and supporting documentation preparation.<br>• Track and record property-related financial activity in accordance with established accounting policies and reporting deadlines.<br>• Partner with internal teams to gather financial information, clarify account details, and support ongoing reporting needs.<br>• Review financial records for completeness and accuracy, identifying issues early and helping implement timely corrections.
<p>We are looking for a Project Accountant to join a construction-focused team in New Hope, Minnesota in a contract-to-permanent capacity. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage reporting requirements accurately in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Examine assigned project agreements to identify labor compliance and prevailing wage reporting obligations.</p><p>• Participate in project startup discussions to clarify documentation expectations and establish reporting processes with internal teams.</p><p>• Monitor weekly submission timelines and help ensure payroll and compliance records are completed according to contract terms.</p><p>• Track underpayments or wage discrepancies and document issues that may affect contract compliance or project finances.</p><p>• Support outside compliance reviews and respond to auditor requests related to prevailing wage documentation.</p><p>• Validate project and wage setup details in tracking systems to confirm records are accurate before ongoing processing begins.</p><p>• Import and review weekly payroll data, checking for completeness, correct classifications, and accurate apprentice pay information.</p><p>• Partner with payroll staff and project personnel to resolve reporting errors, payment concerns, and billing support needs.</p><p>• Produce recurring labor and apprentice reports required for customer invoicing and contract administration.</p><p>• Provide guidance on prevailing wage questions, assist with periodic audits, and review team or timecard data when needed.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Project Accountant to oversee financial operations and reporting for construction projects. This role requires expertise in managing project budgets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing accurate financial insights. Based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, you will play a key role in supporting project teams and ensuring financial accountability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage project accounting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.<br>• Maintain accurate financial records for construction projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.<br>• Monitor project expenses and identify discrepancies to ensure adherence to budgets.<br>• Collaborate with project managers to provide financial insights and support decision-making.<br>• Prepare detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Utilize Deltek Vision or similar software to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate billing and invoicing for project-related expenses.<br>• Conduct regular audits to verify the accuracy of financial data and project records.<br>• Assist in the development of financial policies and procedures to enhance project accounting practices.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of our dynamic organization in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role offers the opportunity to oversee key accounting functions, manage compliance, and contribute to strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a detail-oriented approach to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of all financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the daily activities of the accounting department, including the preparation and review of financial statements in compliance with U.S. regulations.<br>• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a supportive and detail-oriented work environment.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and complete financial records.<br>• Handle accounting for finished goods and raw materials inventories, ensuring proper valuation and tracking.<br>• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.<br>• Monitor cash flow, reconcile bank accounts monthly, and assist with invoice processing and payments.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance financial processes and drive operational improvements.<br>• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and oversee the preparation and submission of tax returns.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate timely and efficient audits.<br>• Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to senior management to support strategic planning.
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled individual to join a growing organization in the North Metro. This role requires an experienced, detail-oriented individual with a strong background in financial analysis and the ability to contribute to strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the manufacturing industry and demonstrate expertise in managing budgets, variance analyses, and financial modeling.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with medical, dental/vision, short/long term disability, life insurance, discretionary bonus, PTO, and more. </p><p><br></p><p>If interested or you would like to have a private conversation about this opportunity, please reach out on LinkedIn @ Jordan Docken</p><p><br></p>