Accountant

About the role

We are looking for an Accountant to support core accounting and inventory-related activities for a Contract position based in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring warehouse-related inventory movements, and assisting with month-end close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and experience working across payable, receivable, and general ledger functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory count reconciliations and investigate discrepancies tied to warehouse activity.
• Record and review cost and quantity updates to ensure inventory balances remain accurate.
• Support month-end close by preparing entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving variances in a timely manner.
• Process and verify freight-related invoices while ensuring charges are coded correctly and matched to supporting documentation.
• Maintain accuracy across general ledger activity related to inventory and operational transactions.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as needed to support overall accounting operations.
• Prepare journal entries and complete bank and account reconciliations to strengthen financial accuracy.
• Contribute to inventory audit activities and help document findings, adjustments, and follow-up actions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounting experience with strong attention to detail.
• Background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting month-end close activities.
• Hands-on knowledge of bank reconciliations and account balance review.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting, inventory adjustments, and physical count reconciliation.
• Experience participating in inventory audits and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage transactional accuracy in a warehouse-supported environment.

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