Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Oakdale, MN • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the finance team in Oakdale, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who takes pride in accurate financial reporting, strong reconciliation practices, and a disciplined close process. The role focuses on maintaining reliable ledger activity, reviewing retail-related transactions, and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

Record and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and cost allocations, while maintaining accuracy in the general ledger.

Complete detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts such as cash, bank activity, credit card settlements, and inventory-related balances, resolving discrepancies promptly.

Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to support the timely preparation of financial statements and related reporting.

Review retail financial activity across store operations, including sales reporting trends, multi-location expense analysis, and transaction-level accounting support.

Prepare and organize supporting schedules and workpapers so documentation is audit-ready for internal reviews and external requests.

Assist with sales tax reporting by gathering required data, validating account activity, and supporting accurate filings.

Monitor general ledger integrity by investigating unusual variances, identifying errors, and recommending corrective entries where needed.

*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 - Experience working in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with responsibility for general ledger maintenance.

Strong working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliation processes.

Ability to manage balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate supporting documentation.

Familiarity with retail accounting concepts, including sales activity, inventory-related accounts, and sales tax considerations.

Proven ability to support month-end close deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume business environment.

Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and commitment to financial accuracy.

Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial analysis and reconciliation.

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.

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