Jobs · Accounting · Minnesota

Staff Accountant

Robert Half · Edina, MN · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time

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.

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.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
  • Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.

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