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 exceptional opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the team at a recognized company. Serving as the Accounts Payable Clerk, you will match and batch code, resolve A/P issues, process expense reports, update and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L, and process checks. You will have the opportunity for career growth and quick advancement within this dynamic department. Based out of the New Brighton, Minnesota area, the Accounts Payable Clerk will be a contract position.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>- Carry out additional projects as required</p><p>- Open, sort, and deliver department mail on a daily basis</p><p>- Ensure compliance with Company policies while carrying out daily processes and controls accurately and on time</p><p>- Manage the process of verifying, logging, and mailing checks, including expediting special handling</p><p>- Assist internal business partners with any customer services needs</p><p>- Provide internal and external audit assistance as required</p><p>- Support the AP/Finance Department by completing administrative and clerical tasks</p><p>- Maintain proper storage of invoices, checks, and other documents by organizing, logging, photocopying, and filing them</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 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>
<p>We are looking for a dynamic Finance Manager. This role involves leading financial strategy and performance initiatives, ensuring accurate reporting, and delivering actionable insights to drive organizational success. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to collaborate across departments to achieve business goals.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with medical, dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and much 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><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 a Payroll Administrator to support a leading construction organization through a contract assignment. This role is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage high-volume, multi-state payroll with accuracy while adapting quickly to established systems and a fast-moving work environment. The position will partner with internal teams to ensure timely pay processing, respond to employee questions, and help strengthen payroll procedures through clear documentation and continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer bi-weekly payroll for both salaried and hourly employees, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage payroll activities across multiple states, applying appropriate tax withholdings and meeting jurisdiction-specific compliance standards.<br>• Enter, review, and reconcile payroll data within Oracle Cloud, UKG Pro, and related payroll platforms to maintain dependable records.<br>• Investigate discrepancies in earnings, deductions, time reporting, and tax setup, resolving issues before payroll is finalized.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related questions from corporate and field employees, providing timely and effective support.<br>• Work closely with payroll and internal business partners to refine workflows, improve efficiency, and maintain consistent processing practices.<br>• Create and update payroll process documentation to support team knowledge sharing and operational continuity.<br>• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and data validation activities to help ensure internal accuracy and regulatory compliance.
<p><strong>AWS Infrastructure Engineer </strong></p><p><strong>13 Week Contract to Hire </strong></p><p><strong>Onsite Hybrid: </strong>Columbus, OH or Dallas, TX or Minneapolis, MN </p><p><strong>Pay: </strong>Available on W2</p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Platform Engineer</strong> to join a growing Platform Engineering team responsible for supporting and evolving a modern <strong>Data Science platform</strong>. This role focuses on building, managing, and securing cloud-based infrastructure that enables Data Science and AI/ML teams to operate efficiently at scale. The ideal candidate brings strong AWS expertise, hands-on infrastructure automation experience, and the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support and maintain ongoing <strong>Data Science infrastructure operations</strong></li><li>Design, build, and deploy <strong>AWS environments</strong> using automated <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong></li><li>Manage and scale large, secure cloud environments to support current and future Data Science initiatives</li><li>Implement, own, and improve the <strong>image management lifecycle process</strong></li><li>Assist with the setup and ongoing management of <strong>AWS accounts</strong> dedicated to the Data Science platform</li><li>Develop and maintain infrastructure pipelines using <strong>CI/CD tools</strong> (e.g., Azure DevOps)</li><li>Build and manage environments using <strong>Infrastructure as Code (IaC)</strong> tools such as <strong>Terraform</strong></li><li>Develop scripts and applications using programming languages such as <strong>Python</strong></li><li>Manage and support database technologies including <strong>Athena, Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL</strong></li><li>Leverage AWS services to enable <strong>Data Lake, Data Science, and AI/ML workloads</strong></li><li>Respond to requests from development and business users, removing technical roadblocks</li><li>Manage secured infrastructure environments, applying security controls and guardrails</li><li>Identify, remediate, and track infrastructure vulnerabilities within defined SLAs</li><li>Maintain audit logs and support compliance-related needs</li><li>Perform system upgrades, patching, and provide <strong>on-call support</strong> as required</li><li>Conduct root cause analysis and knowledge transfer sessions with internal teams</li><li>Collaborate closely with <strong>Network, Database, Infrastructure, and Architecture teams</strong> to align on platform strategy and delivery</li></ul><p><br></p>
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.
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 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>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Tax Specialist to join a team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing, tax reconciliation, and compliance with multi-state payroll regulations. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute effectively from anywhere.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform end-to-end payroll processing for over 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll tax records and resolve discrepancies to maintain compliance with tax regulations.</p><p>• Handle multi-state payroll operations, including tax filings and reporting.</p><p>• Manage payroll tax deposits and ensure adherence to local, state, and federal requirements.</p><p>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to process payroll and generate reports.</p><p>• Address payroll-related inquiries and notices, resolving issues promptly and professionally.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance payroll processes and achieve operational efficiency.</p><p>• Maintain detailed and accurate payroll records for audit and reporting purposes.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team in Fridley, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee the accurate calculation, processing, and reporting of employee compensation while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will excel at maintaining organized payroll records, managing complex systems, and collaborating with internal departments to streamline payroll operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Calculate and approve payroll adjustments, including salary changes, new hires, and terminations, ensuring they align with established agreements and wage scales.</p><p>• Maintain comprehensive payroll records for all employees in accordance with state and federal standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with Finance and Human Resources to enhance electronic management systems and design efficient reporting methods.</p><p>• Provide timely responses to employee inquiries, fostering a respectful and supportive environment.</p><p>• Research, compile, and prepare reports related to contract negotiations, grievances, and other confidential matters.</p><p>• Process required local, state, and federal payroll reports and ensure compliance with changing regulations.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Support annual audit processes by providing payroll-related documentation and worksheets to the Finance Department.</p><p>• Report employee leaves to applicable retirement associations and ensure accurate data transmission.</p><p>• Work closely with administrative staff to strengthen relationships between finance and other departments within the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation & Benefits:</p><ul><li>The targeted salary range for this position is $70-85k</li><li>Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision), PTO + paid holidays</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></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.