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9 results for Senior Cost Accountant in St. Cloud, MN

Sr. Accountant

Maple Grove, MN
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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. Responsibilities: • Provide accounting guidance by evaluating technical matters, supporting policy application, and helping implement and monitor appropriate financial practices. • Prepare and review financial data through journal entries, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and reporting to support timely and accurate close processes. • Lead analysis of complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, inventory, and capital assets while coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain reliable reporting. • Identify financial and operational risks, assess potential impact, and recommend practical actions to reduce exposure and improve compliance. • Drive process enhancements by standardizing accounting activities across multiple entities and using available systems to improve efficiency and consistency. • Produce balance sheet reporting packages with clear explanations of account activity, trends, and notable variances for finance leadership. • Partner with internal stakeholders and global teams to resolve accounting issues, align reporting expectations, and meet established service commitments. • 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
Senior Accountant (Nonprofit)About the OpportunityOur client, a well-established nonprofit organization in the NW metro, is seeking a Senior Accountant 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.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.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting</li><li>Manage month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and perform detailed balance sheet and revenue account reconciliations</li><li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure accuracy of financial data</li><li>Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate payroll accounting, benefits recording, and related reporting</li><li>Assist with budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis</li><li>Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for external audits and financial reviews</li><li>Provide financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to support leadership decision-making</li></ul>Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist finance leadership with process improvements and special projects</li><li>Provide backup support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions</li><li>Ensure financial records and procedures comply with GAAP and internal controls</li><li>Support continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting</li></ul>
2026-04-17T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Plymouth, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Senior AccountantPosition SummaryThe 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.•Core Responsibilities<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. Responsibilities: • Maintain the accuracy of general ledger accounts by reviewing transactions, preparing reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Prepare and post journal entries to support monthly accounting activity and ensure financial data is complete and properly documented. • Perform bank reconciliations regularly, investigating variances and coordinating follow-up actions when needed. • Assist with daily and periodic treasury tasks, including monitoring cash activity and supporting fund movement processes. • Contribute to treasury operations by helping track balances, payments, and other cash-related transactions. • Support treasury activities as needed by coordinating financial information and maintaining organized records across accounts. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather supporting documentation and ensure accounting entries align with established policies. • Help improve accounting workflows by identifying process gaps and supporting operational updates when required.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Sauk Rapids, MN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 64000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. This position plays an important role in day-to-day financial operations by supporting payables, receivables, cash activity, and general ledger accuracy. The ideal candidate will help maintain reliable records, assist with reporting and reconciliations, and contribute to strong compliance and financial control practices. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including applying incoming cash, preparing customer invoices, recording deposits, and following up on outstanding balances. • Handle accounts payable transactions by entering invoice details, coordinating payment processing, supporting vendors, and helping ensure disbursements are completed accurately and on schedule. • Record daily banking activity and post financial transactions to the general ledger across multiple entities to support consistent and accurate reporting. • Perform account reconciliations for receivables, payables, cash, and other balance sheet accounts to confirm completeness and resolve discrepancies. • Maintain organized and accurate customer, vendor, and accounting records within NetSuite to support dependable financial data. • Assist with payment runs involving checks, ACH, and wire transfers while following established approval and control procedures. • Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing journal entries, validating account balances, and supporting the integrity of financial statements. • Partner with internal teams on accounting-related needs and participate in process improvement efforts that strengthen efficiency within finance and manufacturing operations. • Provide documentation, schedules, and supporting analysis for external audits and help uphold compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
2026-04-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Plymouth, MN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate monthly financial reporting across assigned properties or business units. • Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly. • Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations, variance review, and supporting documentation preparation. • Track and record property-related financial activity in accordance with established accounting policies and reporting deadlines. • Partner with internal teams to gather financial information, clarify account details, and support ongoing reporting needs. • Review financial records for completeness and accuracy, identifying issues early and helping implement timely corrections.
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Cold Spring, MN
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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. Responsibilities: • Reconcile production activity between shop floor records and SAP to ensure daily data accuracy. • Review and balance raw material and finished goods inventory counts each day, resolving discrepancies promptly. • Update inventory storage locations for raw materials and completed products within the system as needed. • Investigate and correct production-related exceptions, then complete daily production close processes. • Validate sales activity and internal product movements to confirm accurate accounting treatment. • Support the production accounting function by preparing and organizing weekly operational and financial data. • Enter daily production volume information, including kill data, and confirm totals before posting. • Compare information across two systems and resolve variances before finalizing entries. • Collaborate with the Live Accounting team to reconcile headcount by farm and maintain accurate supporting records. • Cross-train with other departmental staff to provide coverage and maintain continuity of accounting operations.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Plymouth, MN
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Part-time (10 hours per week) Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice processing and payment activities for a contract assignment in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role is well suited for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in account coding, and hands-on experience managing vendor payments through both ACH and check disbursements. The ideal candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, ensure timely payment cycles, and contribute to an efficient accounts payable operation. Responsibilities:• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before entering them into the payment workflow.• Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices to support accurate financial reporting and expense tracking.• Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner while maintaining organized documentation and audit-ready records.• Prepare and distribute vendor payments through ACH transactions and scheduled check runs in accordance with payment terms.• Investigate invoice discrepancies, payment variances, and vendor questions to resolve issues efficiently.• Reconcile payable activity and assist in maintaining accurate balances across vendor accounts.• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm coding, approvals, and supporting details for submitted invoices.• Help uphold internal controls by following established procedures for invoice handling, payment authorization, and record retention.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Saint Cloud, MN
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Temporary to Hire
20 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a wholesale distribution organization in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, solid accounts payable knowledge, and a dependable approach to administrative accounting support. The person in this role will help keep invoice processing, payment coordination, expense administration, and financial documentation organized and moving efficiently across the team. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices accurately and enter payable information into the accounting system in a timely manner. • Review submitted invoices for proper approvals, supporting documentation, and correct routing before payments are released. • Assist with payment activities such as payable entry, check and ACH preparation support, and clearing-related follow-up. • Oversee shared accounting inbox traffic by organizing incoming requests and directing invoices or questions to the appropriate contacts. • Respond to routine vendor and internal payment status inquiries with clear updates and proper documentation. • Support employee expense reimbursement processing and help administer corporate or purchasing card-related requests. • Maintain spreadsheets, tracking logs, and shared records so accounting documents remain current, accessible, and well organized. • Route accounting correspondence, mail, and supporting paperwork while assisting with recurring payment tracking and other administrative accounting matters.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z