Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Edina, MN • 11min ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Edina, Minnesota. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, contribute to a smooth monthly close process, and support core accounting operations across the business. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with cross-functional collaboration and process discipline.

Responsibilities:

Prepare journal entries and assist with monthly closing activities to support timely and accurate financial reporting.

Complete account and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring transactions are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.

Work closely with internal departments to gather financial information, resolve accounting questions, and provide visibility into general ledger activity.

Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset setup, retirements, depreciation tracking, and adherence to capital expenditure guidelines.

Record and review accounts payable accruals by analyzing open purchase orders and unprocessed invoices at month end.

Support treasury-related tasks by monitoring daily banking activity and assisting with transactions tied to store operations.

Contribute to audit readiness by preparing documentation and responding to requests for external financial, banking, and tax reviews.

Maintain and improve accounting policies and procedural documentation to strengthen compliance and promote consistency in financial reporting. Requirements - Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for month-end close and general ledger activities.

Proficiency in preparing journal entries and performing account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accrual-based accounting practices.

Familiarity with fixed asset accounting and depreciation processes.

Understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, and related compliance support activities.

Ability to analyze financial data accurately and communicate findings effectively with cross-functional partners.

Experience using SAP or a similar enterprise accounting system.

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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