Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Cottage Grove, MN • 2h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization in Minnesota. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing day-to-day transactional work with month-end support, reconciliations, and process improvement. You will play an important part in keeping financial records accurate, supporting reporting needs, and collaborating with internal teams to resolve accounting issues in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

Oversee routine accounting activities and provide day-to-day support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.

Prepare and complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in line with company accounting standards.

Support cash management activities by tracking account activity and assisting with cash flow monitoring and related reporting.

Maintain fixed asset records by processing additions, disposals, and adjustments while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and properly filed.

Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including recording journal entries and preparing accruals for freight, inventory in transit, and accounts payable.

Review customer credits, post incoming payments and credit memos, and help ensure receivable balances are recorded accurately.

Reconcile vendor and inventory-related invoices, enter financial data into accounting systems, and maintain organized vendor records.

Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and provide accounting backup coverage when needed across the department.

Collaborate with colleagues, leadership, and external contacts to address accounting questions, improve workflows, and support audit activities. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field.

At least 1-3 years of experience working with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.

Strong understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, and core accounting principles.

Demonstrated accuracy, analytical ability, and attention to detail in financial recordkeeping.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Comfortable working independently while also contributing effectively within a team setting.

Availability to work on-site five days per week and provide additional hours during month-end or other peak periods as needed.

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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