Accounting Specialist Jobs in Waite Park, MN

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Payroll Specialist

Otsego, MN
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization based in Otsego, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is confident managing payroll activities from start to finish, maintaining compliance, and handling employee pay records with care. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment with sensitive information, and hands-on experience processing payroll for a mid-sized workforce. Responsibilities:• Process payroll from initial data review through final submission, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.• Maintain payroll records by verifying hours, earnings, deductions, and other pay-related information for accuracy.• Administer garnishments, withholdings, and other required adjustments in accordance with applicable guidelines.• Review payroll changes such as new hires, status updates, and compensation adjustments before each pay cycle.• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by working closely with internal contacts and supporting documentation.• Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and recordkeeping needs.• Help support payroll-related administrative tasks, including updates tied to process or system changes when needed.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

St. Cloud, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a busy construction services organization. In this permanent role, you will partner closely with the Controller and contribute across core accounting operations, bringing strong technical knowledge and the flexibility to manage a broad range of financial activities. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing routine accounting ownership with cross-functional support in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly and annual close activities, ensuring financial records are accurate, timely, and fully supported. • Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger while maintaining strong documentation and audit readiness. • Complete account and bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies efficiently. • Oversee sales and use tax filings across applicable jurisdictions in compliance with reporting deadlines. • Review accounts payable activity for accuracy, coding, and proper approval before final processing. • Manage accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, billing follow-up, and cash application support. • Administer multi-state payroll for a mid-sized employee population, ensuring compliance and timely payroll execution. • Maintain fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation tracking, and related account reconciliation. • Use accounting systems and Excel-based reporting tools to analyze data and support ongoing financial operations.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Maple Plain, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing manufacturing company in Minnesota. This position is part of a collaborative accounting team and offers the opportunity to contribute to core corporate accounting activities in a public company environment. The role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented and enjoys ownership of the general ledger, monthly reporting cycles, and process-driven financial accuracy while working in a stable schedule. Responsibilities: • Manage key elements of the monthly close process and help ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule. • Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger activity, and support the integrity of financial records across reporting periods. • Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Complete bank reconciliations and verify cash-related transactions to support accurate balance sheet reporting. • Apply U.S. GAAP standards in day-to-day accounting work and assist with maintaining compliance across financial processes. • Support corporate accounting operations within a public company setting, including documentation and internal control activities related to SOX requirements. • Partner with the accounting manager and team members to improve reporting quality, strengthen processes, and support continued business growth.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Maple Lake, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounts receivable and core accounting activities for our team in Maple Lake, Minnesota. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate customer billing, tracking incoming payments, and assisting with month-end financial tasks. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment when resolving account issues, and a solid foundation in general ledger and reconciliation work. Responsibilities: • Process and record incoming customer payments accurately, ensuring receivable transactions are posted and validated in a timely manner. • Prepare customer invoices in line with company billing standards and distribute them to clients with appropriate supporting details. • Maintain account records by updating customer information such as business name changes, mailing contacts, and other profile revisions. • Compile account status reports and provide timely updates on receivables activity when requested by leadership or internal stakeholders. • Investigate payment discrepancies, overdue balances, and billing concerns in coordination with collections and accounting team members. • Support monthly invoicing activities by helping generate billing statements using general ledger information. • Assist with monthly reconciliation of revenue-related accounts to help ensure financial records are complete and accurate. • Organize, file, and retrieve accounts receivable documentation to support daily operations, audit readiness, and internal recordkeeping. • Communicate account or customer record changes to relevant employees so downstream processes remain accurate and up to date.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

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