We are looking for a highly organized and dependable Staff Accountant to oversee Payroll and Accounts Receivable operations while providing support for General Ledger and Accounts Payable tasks. This position is ideal for an accounting expert who enjoys working across multiple functions in a dynamic and collaborative setting. The role requires attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage payroll operations, including tracking time data, processing payroll cycles, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Collaborate with HR to handle employee changes, benefits, and payroll deductions, as well as prepare year-end filings such as W-2s and 941s.<br>• Generate payroll reports and provide documentation for audits, special projects, and ad-hoc requests.<br>• Oversee accounts receivable functions, including invoice generation, payment application, and monitoring aging schedules.<br>• Follow up on overdue accounts and manage collections to maintain cash flow.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring proper documentation is maintained.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and financial reporting.<br>• Support accounts payable processes by assisting with invoice review, payment runs, and vendor communications.<br>• Provide backup for accounts payable during high-volume periods or staff absences.<br>• Contribute to audit preparation and ensure compliance with accounting standards and procedures.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Bloomington, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee key accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial operations. This position involves leadership responsibilities, collaboration with senior executives, and a focus on maintaining robust accounting practices within the manufacturing industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounts payable operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, timely vendor payments, and proper approval protocols.<br>• Provide support for inventory accounting processes, including monthly reconciliations, audit procedures, and physical inventory counts, resolving discrepancies promptly.<br>• Lead the development and maintenance of accounting system modules, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for all transactions.<br>• Develop and update accounting manuals, processes, and procedures, including periodic reviews of cost allocation methodologies and year-end audit preparations.<br>• Manage cash flow operations by supervising member receipts, forecasting funds availability, and ensuring alignment with operational and capital needs.<br>• Coordinate insurance-related matters with brokers, compiling operational and financial data to establish and control premium rates.<br>• Analyze the impact of new accounting standards, offering guidance on complex financial issues, including tax compliance.<br>• Ensure critical accounting functions like month-end and year-end close, pension compliance, accounts payable, and inventory control processes are adequately backed up.<br>• Spearhead special projects to analyze and report financial data, identifying opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements.<br>• Collaborate with senior executives and financial leaders across the organization, facilitating effective communication and decision-making.
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in St. Paul, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee key financial processes, ensure accuracy in reporting, and collaborate with various departments to support strategic initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization that values innovation and excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage monthly financial close processes, including revenue accounting, expense analysis, bank reconciliations, and intercompany allocations to ensure timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Conduct balance sheet reviews and oversee general ledger maintenance to maintain financial integrity.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic projects, providing actionable financial analyses and recommendations.<br>• Assist in mergers and acquisitions by performing due diligence and modeling for potential acquisition targets, and lead the integration of acquired entities into existing financial processes.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvement in accounting, finance, billing, collections, and payroll functions, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.<br>• Partner with leadership to evaluate business risks and opportunities, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.<br>• Prepare and analyze journal entries to ensure compliance with accounting standards and accuracy in financial reporting.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel functions, such as pivot tables and v-lookups, to streamline data analysis and reporting.<br>• Support the development and implementation of standard modeling practices and integration playbooks for acquisitions.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Tax Manager - Public in Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55427, United States. This role involves managing multiple high-level tax engagements, formulating and delivering innovative tax planning, and providing client service. You will be identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities, working with staff to ensure tax returns are completed correctly, and performing research on tax topics. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Manage multiple high level tax engagements ensuring effective execution and delivery<br>• Develop and implement innovative tax planning strategies<br>• Provide exceptional client service and foster business opportunities within our current client base<br>• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure individual and business tax returns are completed correctly and timely<br>• Analyze tax situations from various perspectives to apply the maximum tax benefit<br>• Conduct research on various tax topics and draw conclusions<br>• Lead, develop and mentor team members to enhance their skills<br>• Work with high level clients and review tax returns for accuracy<br>• Participate in business development and community involvement activities<br>• Understand the mindset of a business owner with entrepreneurial spirit<br>• Deliver exceptional customer service to our clients<br>• Participate in coaching employees and career development<br>• Stay up-to-date on the ever-changing tax industry’s regulations and policies.
<p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in the Stacy, Blaine, Forest Lake area. This role involves managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in banking transactions, and overseeing inventory processes. The ideal candidate will contribute to maintaining the integrity of our financial systems while supporting organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and oversee banking transactions to ensure all payments are accurate and timely.</p><p>• Review and analyze banking data for discrepancies, implementing fraud prevention measures.</p><p>• Coordinate inventory allocations and ensure proper categorization of inventory items.</p><p>• Conduct cost accounting for manufactured units, ensuring accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Assist in coding company invoices and maintaining invoice records.</p><p>• Verify payroll submissions for accuracy and completeness prior to processing.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations and adjustments during the month-end closing process.</p><p>• Calculate and distribute commission payments to relevant stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with management on additional duties to address organizational needs.</p>
<p>The Sr Accountant is responsible for working with the Accounting Manager and closely with the Project Management function to accurately account for the cost, billing, and profitability of assigned projects. The Sr Accountant will provide Project Managers with accurate financial information.</p><p><br></p><p>Essential Functions</p><p><br></p><p>Primary Responsibilities/Duties</p><p>Maintain project-related records, including contracts, change orders and budgets</p><p>Assist project management with investigation of variances of actual project cost versus budget</p><p>Analyze project budget line items to determine necessary budget change orders</p><p>Regular follow up with project managers on aged change orders</p><p>Review and analyze projected versus actual billings.</p><p>Attend and participate in monthly review meetings with project managers</p><p>Work with the internal Project Management Teams to prepare monthly billings</p><p>Issue monthly progress billings</p><p>Research and resolve problems to ensure timely and accurate billing</p><p>Deposit daily cash receipts and ensure accurate application to outstanding invoices</p><p>Make customer inquiries on past due accounts (phone, email, and tracking)</p><p>Develop and maintain lien documentation on portfolio of current projects</p><p>Work with project managers to reclass miscoded job expenses</p><p>Support Accounts Payable with invoice entry and purchase order matching</p><p>Assist with preparation of monthly Sales & Use Tax reporting</p><p>Issue timely and accurate weekly and monthly reports</p><p>Assist with balance sheet reconciliations</p><p>Assist with annual audit for job related inquiries</p><p>Provide quality customer service to our internal and external customers</p><p>Look for and establish opportunities to streamline and optimize processes</p><p>Provide back up to Accounts Payable</p><p>Other special projects as assigned</p>
Our CPA firm client south of the Cities is looking for a Senior Accountant detail oriented to do tax and accounting services for their firm. Nice, family feel with flexible schedules and opportunities to become Partner. If you are interested, please reach out to me on LinkedIn @JenniferExsted.
<p><strong>Senior Tax Manager</strong></p><p>We are seeking a dedicated Senior Tax Manager to serve as a seasoned leader within our tax team. This key role involves managing complex client engagements, providing high-level technical expertise, and mentoring team members. The Senior Tax Manager also acts as a trusted advisor to clients, offering proactive tax strategies and delivering exceptional service.</p><p>The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership and relationship management skills. You'll play a central role in mentoring emerging talent, contributing to process improvements, and advancing the broader strategic goals of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct advanced technical review of complex individual and business tax returns.</li><li>Lead tax research and strategic planning initiatives for high-value clients.</li><li>Act as a primary relationship manager for key clients, ensuring responsive delivery of value-driven services.</li><li>Collaborate with other teams to identify and develop opportunities to expand client relationships.</li><li>Provide coaching, feedback, and technical mentoring to team members.</li><li>Participate in firm-wide initiatives, including operational enhancements and training programs.</li><li>Assist with preparing various tax returns and conducting research when needed.</li><li>Represent clients with federal, state, and local tax compliance authorities.</li><li>Apply GAAP principles and a deep understanding of client financial statements to tax preparation.</li><li>Resolve complex tax issues and complete technical research, delivering clear research memos when applicable.</li><li>Maintain and expand expertise from past engagements, applying lessons to future efforts.</li><li>Cultivate relationships with clients through ongoing communication and exceptional service.</li><li>Support firm growth by networking and pursuing new client opportunities.</li><li>Stay up to date with technical developments through regular training and self-stud</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced and strategic financial leader to join our team as the VP/Director of Finance in Roseville, Minnesota. This position offers a dynamic mix of hands-on financial management and accounting duties, paired with opportunities to lead and drive organizational growth. As part of a private equity-backed company, you will play a critical role in shaping financial strategies, analyzing market data, and presenting insights to key stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and oversee the organization’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.<br>• Prepare and present financial reports to private equity stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment.<br>• Conduct detailed market analysis and manage large datasets to support business decision-making.<br>• Develop and implement financial models to optimize organizational performance.<br>• Supervise full-cycle accounting processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.<br>• Guide the team in leveraging tools such as Oracle and Power BI to enhance financial reporting and analytics.<br>• Collaborate with leadership to establish annual forecasts and long-term financial plans.<br>• Build and grow the finance team by recruiting and mentoring additional staff to support expanding operations.<br>• Drive improvements in controllership and internal financial processes.<br>• Provide strategic insights to support organizational growth and expansion.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the construction/contractor industry, based in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role primarily involves the management of general ledger, preparation of financial statements, and bank reconciliation. <br><br>Responsibilities<br><br>• Oversee and manage the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up-to-date.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, providing detailed reports and insights.<br>• Conduct bank reconciliation tasks regularly to confirm the company's records are consistent with bank statements.<br>• Utilize skills in journal entry preparation, posting, and adjustment to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Manage the financial close process monthly, quarterly, and annually.<br>• Prepare trial balance sheets and make necessary adjustments.<br>• Ensure the accuracy of audited financial statements.<br>• Utilize knowledge of month-end and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Analyze financial statements, identifying and explaining variances and trends.<br>• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in accounting and related areas.
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will play a critical part in addressing a backlog and ensuring the accuracy of financial processes following a recent acquisition. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely and contribute to a short-term cleanup effort, with potential to transition into a longer-term role based on performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Validate customer invoices to ensure accuracy before they are issued.<br>• Review billing terms and conditions to confirm alignment with customer contracts.<br>• Set up customer accounts and pricing accurately within the NetSuite system.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in billing and invoicing processes.<br>• Meet daily processing metrics and maintain high attention to detail.<br>• Analyze expense transactions to verify proper legal entity coding.<br>• Audit vendor contracts and services for compliance with expense allocations.<br>• Process adjustments and corrections in the accounting system as needed.<br>• Collaborate with project leadership to support stabilization efforts.<br>• Provide excellent customer service while addressing billing and payment inquiries.
We are looking for an experienced Billing Supervisor/Manager to lead and oversee the Accounts Receivable (AR) Billing team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role is critical in ensuring that billing operations are timely, accurate, and aligned with company policies, contractual obligations, and industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, expertise in billing processes, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide strategic leadership to the billing team, promoting best practices and ensuring accurate and timely invoicing.<br>• Oversee daily billing operations, including task assignment, data monitoring, and compliance with company policies.<br>• Collaborate with project managers to prepare, review, and adjust pre-bill documents, ensuring alignment with contract terms.<br>• Manage and resolve complex customer billing issues, acting as a point of escalation for both internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Conduct thorough audits of billing processes to verify compliance with accounting standards and contractual guidelines.<br>• Work closely with corporate accounting to obtain necessary documentation, such as insurance or fringe details, to support billing activities.<br>• Lead initiatives to streamline billing procedures and enhance accuracy, minimizing operational inefficiencies.<br>• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of billing specialists, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.<br>• Assist with contract preparation, change orders, and pre-qualifications to support accurate billing.<br>• Participate in cross-functional projects focused on process improvement and organizational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities<br>• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries for accruals, adjusting entries, and related documentation<br>• Maintain financial records including fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and Raw Material invoices<br>• Provide guidance and oversight to accounting team members<br>• Reconcile expenses including credit card transactions, expense reports, prepaid expenses, and asset tracking<br>• Assist with multi-location inventory management, including transfers between locations, monthly reconciliation of raw materials/WIP inventory counts, and coordinating quarterly finished goods counts<br>• Manage freight-related accounting, including reconciliation of accrued expenses and calculation of broker income, sales commissions, and Rebate Tracking<br>• Process customer-related financial transactions including sales invoicing for Texas, credit memos, and reviewing/approving customer credits and releasing orders<br>• Serve as backup for the Director of Accounting during absences<br>• Handle tax compliance including sales and use tax returns for all locations<br>• Supervise, review, and assist in preparing 1099 forms and Form 1096<br>• Oversee AR and AP functions (An AR/AP Accountant)<br> <br>Qualifications<br>• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance<br>• 3-5 years of accounting experience<br>• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred<br>• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, and financial modeling<br>• Proficiency with accounting software (Business Central experience a plus)<br>• Strong attention to detail with ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities<br>• Experience in manufacturing, inventory reconciliation, tax filing, and month/year-end closing procedures<br>• Adaptability to support expanding operations across multiple states
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Shakopee, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing cost accounting functions, supporting global manufacturing operations, and providing detailed financial analyses to drive organizational goals. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to the success of an innovative company within the semi-conductor and electric component manufacturing industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze manufacturing and supply chain expenses, providing variance explanations to operations leaders.<br>• Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting systems and associated documentation.<br>• Support product costing processes, including setup and cost evaluation for new product introductions.<br>• Participate in inventory cycle counts and verification to ensure accurate inventory records.<br>• Deliver financial insights and cost analyses to cross-functional teams for decision-making.<br>• Assist in preparing the annual manufacturing and supply chain budget, ensuring proper cost absorption.<br>• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures.<br>• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support management in strategic decision-making.
We are offering an opportunity for a VP/Director of Finance in Arden Hills, Minnesota. The individual will be responsible for overseeing the finance, accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting aspects of the organization. The role involves engagement with multiple departments, ensuring the organization's goals are met and new initiatives are properly funded. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Plan and implement systems that fulfill the department's mission and goals efficiently and effectively.<br>• Provide leadership and day to day management of finance, accounting, tax, audit, business technology, risk management, purchasing, budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis, investment analysis, and management.<br>• Assure monthly financial statements provide an accurate picture of current financial conditions of the Organization consistent with generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP), nonprofit law, and organizational policy.<br>• Conduct internal audits to assure compliance and maintain business and financial records in accordance with financial accounting and reporting systems, controls, accountabilities, legal, tax, and audit parameters.<br>• Conduct financial and business analyses of potential new ventures and develop funding models and implementation plans.<br>• Manage all financial activities including cash flow management, investment management, analysis of capital projects, asset sales, and the safeguarding of all assets.<br>• Oversee the development of the annual operating budget, including all department and subsidiary budgets.<br>• Lead the decision-making process for real estate and major lease and buy activities.<br>• Communicate regularly with the audit/finance committee and the board of directors.<br>• Drive employee engagement and organizational performance by improving employee line of sight to strategic goals.<br>• Establish and implement finance and business technology efforts that effectively communicate and support organizational mission, goals, and strategic vision.<br>• Establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with audit.
We are looking for a Finance Business Unit Lead to oversee and drive financial operations for engineering and development projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong financial expertise to ensure accurate project financial statements, timely billing, and effective collaboration with project managers and operational leaders. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in influencing business processes, training teams, and ensuring profitability across projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to ensure accurate documentation of customer purchase orders and project scope agreements.<br>• Drive the creation and timely availability of monthly Estimate-to-Complete metrics, implementing process improvements as needed.<br>• Forecast resource requirements in enterprise systems to maintain reliable revenue backlog and support project estimates.<br>• Develop action plans with project managers for projects requiring overtime or scope adjustments, ensuring customer approvals and gross margin maintenance.<br>• Validate weekly project time entries against the ledger and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Assist with the preparation of client updates and scope change presentations on a regular schedule.<br>• Partner with finance and accounting teams to ensure invoices align with customer requirements and are accurately reflected in project financials.<br>• Prepare and reconcile monthly financial summaries, ensuring alignment with the ledger.<br>• Monitor project revenue, costs, and invoices by phase, addressing inaccuracies in collaboration with relevant teams.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a client to identify a dynamic Finance Manager to lead financial planning and analysis efforts for a growing wholesale distribution company in Hopkins, Minnesota. This role is pivotal in driving business performance, providing strategic insights, and supporting decision-making across our organization. The ideal candidate will excel at developing financial models, enhancing operational efficiency, and mentoring team members to achieve organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting and planning.</p><p>• Develop and manage financial models to assess profitability, cost efficiency, and investment returns.</p><p>• Collaborate with regional and departmental leaders to shape pricing strategies and evaluate new business opportunities.</p><p>• Mentor and guide financial analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance finance culture.</p><p>• Enhance financial processes by improving data reporting, automating workflows, and increasing organizational visibility.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations for long-term financial planning, scenario modeling, and M& A evaluations.</p><p>• Stay informed on industry trends and market dynamics to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Lead efforts to optimize cash flow forecasting and month-end close processes.</p><p>• Utilize tools like Power BI and advanced Excel formulas to streamline financial reporting and analysis.</p><p>• Support leadership in crafting actionable recommendations based on financial data</p>
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Red Wing, Minnesota. As part of the Supply Chain Finance group, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate inventory valuation and cost of goods sold while collaborating closely with various business units, including Manufacturing, Materials, Engineering, and Product Creation. This is a long-term contract position that primarily requires in-office work, with mild flexibility after the onboarding period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct standard cost activities to support annual cost rolls, new product costing, and engineering change requests.<br>• Develop accurate product costs by analyzing bill of material structures and collaborating with relevant teams.<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations, transaction error analysis, and corrective journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Manage daily and month-end close processes, including variance analysis and financial reviews.<br>• Prepare and ensure accuracy in balance sheet reconciliations, adhering to accounting policies and standards.<br>• Lead verification and reconciliation efforts during annual physical inventory processes.<br>• Collaborate on lean project teams to improve workflows and implement tracking mechanisms for accountability.<br>• Provide audit support by preparing schedules and timely deliverables for annual financial audits.<br>• Partner with manufacturing leaders to drive productivity and analyze metrics across multiple facilities.<br>• Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at streamlining processes and enhancing internal controls.
