Accountant

Robert Half • Vadnais Heights, MN • 4h ago

Description

We are looking for an Accountant to join a team in Minnesota, where you will help maintain reliable financial records and support the review of client reporting. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can evaluate financial information, resolve inconsistencies, and contribute to accurate month-end and year-end reporting. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with internal colleagues and clients while supporting compliance, audit readiness, and overall accounting quality.

Responsibilities:

Examine financial statements, ledger activity, and related documentation to confirm accuracy and completeness.

Perform account reconciliations, research unusual balances, and address discrepancies in a timely manner.

Prepare and post journal entries along with supporting schedules to keep accounting records current and well documented.

Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure deadlines are met.

Partner with clients and team members to clarify accounting issues and improve the quality of financial reporting.

Organize workpapers and maintain orderly financial files for ongoing reference and compliance needs.

Support audit preparation, tax-related documentation, and other reporting requirements by gathering accurate backup materials.

Help ensure accounting records align with established standards, internal policies, and applicable regulations.

*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

At least 3 years of accounting experience, ideally within public accounting or a client-service environment.

Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.

Experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and core bookkeeping activities.

Proficiency with accounting systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Solid understanding of financial statement review, audit support, and compliance documentation.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high level of accuracy.

CPA certification or progress toward completion is preferred.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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