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.