17 results for Entry Level Staff Accountant General Accounting in Minneapolis, MN

Payroll Staff Accountant Are you looking for a job role that will challenge you? Do you want to work for a Non-Profit industry leader with possibilities for career advancement? Utilize your organizational skills and background as a Payroll Clerk in this exciting opportunity to work for a prosperous company via Robert Half. Daily tasks may consist of data entry, reconciliation of timecards, paycheck distribution, and providing statements to various departments. Located in the Twin Cities area, this position is ideal for individuals seeking permanent employment. To be considered, candidate must demonstrate strong communication skills and exceed expectations by working with both the internal team and external customers. How you will make an impact - Perform other duties as assigned - Obtain timesheet approvals by contacting employees via email and phone - Maintain employee confidence by delivering instruction and training to employees regarding the function of payroll-related systems including entry of timesheets, online access of pay statements, etc. - Maintain office efficiency by fulfilling clerical duties such as filing, scanning, faxing, photocopying, etc. - Fill in data into spreadsheets and the payroll system - Make reports easily accessible by administer/saving them as instructed - Produce and run custom reports

Sr. Accountant Our client in Bloomington is looking for a Senior Accountant with 2+ years experience. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Public accounting highly preferred. Great opportunity to work for a fun group with promotion potential and great perks!If you are interested, please reach out on LinkedIn (Jennifer Exsted) or apply here.

Accounting Manager/Supervisor This position has track to Controller and then CFO! Robert Half seeks an eager, strong Accounting Manager for an immediate opening at a growing, dynamic Retail company. In this position, you will be responsible for leading daily operations, including maintaining the general ledger system, preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations, preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable, and related duties. The ideal candidate should be able to establish and scale company accounting and finance operations. This is a career-building opportunity within a company that recognizes hard work and rewards results as an Accounting Manager. Located in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, this Accounting Manager position would be on a permanent basis. What you get to do every day - Periodically review and inspect the balance sheets and income statement accounts of Senior Accountants - Work alongside FP& A and accounting management to deliver relevant and timely reporting of financial data analytics like the monthly flash report, key financial metrics, and actual spend against budgets/outlook - Assist in the implementation of NetSuite Financials, which includes designing systems and processes, migrating data, testing, training, and administrating - Drive and manage the full accounting team performance of the close process to meet close deadlines - Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is valuable - Assist in preparing GAAP financial statements through data analysis, document preparation, integrity validation, and reconciliation processes - Prepare various technical accounting analyses, policies, and procedures

Accountant: III (Senior) We are offering a unique opportunity for a Senior Accountant for a project based position. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. Role & Responsibilities<ul><li>Execute monthly accounting close procedures (journal entries, reconciliations, reports)</li><li>Prepare monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting</li><li>Provide analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)</li><li>Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and SOX testing with internal and external auditors</li><li>Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations</li><li>Dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process</li><li>Participate in various department-wide initiatives</li><li>Ad-hoc projects as necessary</li></ul> If you are interested, please reach out to Emily Haan at 952-882-9399 and click the APPLY NOW button to submit your resume for immediate consideration.

Sr. Accountant This role handles essential tasks, such as financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. The role requires excellent analytical skills, and the work environment is challenging and fast-paced. The company is proud to offer excellent compensation, as well as benefits and advancement opportunities. Key responsibilities:- Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations- Produce error-free monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables such as journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP- Dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process- Offer involvement in various department-wide initiatives- Manage Ad-hoc projects as necessary If interested, please contact Andrew Rance on LinkedIn. Thanks!

Management Accountant Accounting Supervisor - Onsite, Up to $110K/year + BenefitsRobert Half is seeking a dedicated Accounting Supervisor to join an esteemed Insurance company based in Minneapolis, MN. Ensuring adherence to quality control standards and performing operational, transactional, and technical accounting activities are vital in this role. This position offers competitive compensation of up to $110K annually with added benefits.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee, lead and mentor the Surplus Lines Tax Team and Agency Bill Invoicing Team.</li><li>Maintain and provide productivity KPIs and manage journal entries related to virtual office intercompany transactions.</li><li>Process intercompany commission payable transactions and complete quarterly surplus lines tax reporting.</li><li>Perform month-end close functions and reconcile balance sheet and other accounts.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate processing and filing of transactional support.</li><li>Prepare documentation as per established controls and build efficient relationships with other departments.</li><li>Promote teamwork and participate in educational opportunities for professional development.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Competencies:<ul><li>Strong financial accounting skills.</li><li>Clear oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Proven problem solving skills.</li><li>Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to adapt to workplace changes.</li><li>Efficient time management skills.</li></ul>Education, Experience, and Knowledge:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Teams, Word, and Excel.</li><li>1+ years of supervisory experience and 3+ years of accounting experience.</li></ul>If you are a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail, excellent leadership skills and a passion for numbers, this job is for you. Apply today! Robert Half is an equal opportunity employer.

Accounting Specialist We are offering a temporary opportunity located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The role is within the Accounting Specialist function and opens up a chance to work in a dynamic environment. This position is for a short term contract, which provides the opportunity to utilize and enhance skills like Accounting Software Systems, Concur, Microsoft Excel, Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing Functions, and Check Processing. Responsibilities: • Execute various accounting functions, including Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)• Utilize Accounting Software Systems for data entry and record-keeping• Efficiently process billing functions and check processing• Maintain accuracy in all accounting tasks and ensure compliance with company procedures• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes• Handle customer credit applications and keep accurate records of the same• Monitor customer credit accounts and take appropriate action on delinquent payments• Resolve customer credit inquiries in a timely and efficient manner• Collaborate with the accounting team to support project-based needs• Contribute to the overall efficiency of the accounting department by performing other related duties as assigned.

Accounting Manager/Supervisor We are offering an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented Accounting Manager/Supervisor in the Manufacturing industry. Based in BAYPORT, Minnesota, this role involves overseeing accounting activities and ensuring the accurate and timely recording of financial information. You will be leading teams and coordinating with other accounting leaders to maintain fixed asset records, develop staff, and implement process improvements. Responsibilities: • Oversee the period-end and year-end accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the enterprise's financial information. • Lead the team responsible for fixed asset accounting, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and current guidance. • Collaborate with other accounting leaders and business partners to standardize and document capital accounting policies and processes. • Foster an environment that encourages staff growth and development through changing and increasing job responsibilities. • Recommend and implement solutions for existing financial accounting activities and policies, coordinating changes with other finance functions for smooth implementation. • Oversee the preparation of financial reports including account reconciliations, balance sheet flux analysis, equity, and other comprehensive income. • Lead the team in process improvement efforts, focusing on simplification and standardization. • Recruit, train, and manage the General Accounting and Fixed Asset Accounting teams, providing work direction and coaching to new supervisors and individual contributors. • Utilize skills in Fixed Asset Management, Fixed Asset Inventory, Fixed Asset Depreciation, Fixed Asset Accounting, General Accounting, General Journal. • Lead cross-functional teams as required.

Tax Manager - Public Robert Half is currently working with a client seeking a Tax Manager. This Tax Manager will be an expert in tax returns and financial statements, and have strong skills in Excel and tax software. If you are an experienced Tax Manager looking for a challenging role at an established company, this may be the role for you. Responsibilities - Review and provide oversight for quarterly and annual payroll tax returns - Assist in the review of the calculation and distribution of W-2s and 1099s - Assist with compliance with financial and tax reporting policies and procedures - Support compliance and planning for tax matters like waivers and tax returns - Prepare and examine complex income tax returns - Put together and analyze tax correspondence and facilitation and oversight of tax audits - Assist in quality control review for all financial statements - Convey tax best business practices to accounting managers and staff accountants - Support with management of the preparation of quarterly tax projections and communication of required estimated tax payments

Accounting Specialist We are seeking a meticulous Accounting Specialist to join our team in North St. Paul, Minnesota. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in managing participant employer tax accounts and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. This position offers a contract to hire employment opportunity. Responsibilities: • Setting up participant employer MN Withholding tax accounts and MN Unemployment accounts• Maintaining up-to-date participant employer files and state account information• Completing reconciliation of bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls to ensure appropriate recording of tax transactions and compliance with applicable laws• Researching tax notices, penalties, and questionnaire requests• Assisting with reconciling, filing, and paying quarterly/annual taxes• Assisting with year-end filing requirements: FICA refunds and processing/distributing W-2s and 1099 forms• Processing customer credit applications accurately and efficiently• Maintaining accurate customer credit records• Monitoring customer credit accounts and taking appropriate action to collect delinquent payments• Utilizing accounting software systems

Sr. Financial Analyst This position is open due to someone relocating out of state. This company allows for hybrid work and they offer upward mobility potential. They are a global company that offer very competitive benfits. Robert Half is currently recruiting a Senior Financial Analyst for our Manufacturing client. This Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for driving world class strategic and financial planning methods, building long-range operating plans to support business initiatives and developing rolling forecast processes to ensure resources are leveraged with maximum effectiveness. You will conduct the improvement upon monthly and quarterly reporting, while also operationalize and cultivate data-driven planning processes. Make your mark as a Senior Financial Analyst in a career-building role and gain experience working directly with senior leadership of the company and contribute your strategic input. In this role, you will be directly involved in the coordination of various planning cycles (annual planning, quarterly forecasts and monthly outlooks), while providing strategic analyses and recommendations. You will supply revenues and expenses, variance analysis of bookings, clearly explaining the business reasons for variances and adjusting the outlook models to reflect operational adjustments. What you get to do every day - Keep tabs on monthly and quarterly performance through comparison of actuals versus expectations and enable business partners to handle their resources - Demonstrate monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required - Accumulate and regulate forecasting reports - Interpret and point out internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending - Approve effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support - Interpret performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities - Direct weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting - Collaborate with senior executives on strategic deep dives by developing financial models and insights on topics such as: Retention forecasts, Campaign Planning & Tracking, return on investment of strategic investments, event tracking and execution, strategic resource allocation and prioritization - You will be closely collaborating with cross functional partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans - Provide assistance to Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process

Director/Manager Financial Reporting We are offering an opportunity for a skilled Assistant Controller in the construction industry. You will play a vital role in managing consolidated general ledgers, delivering external GAAP financials, and providing internal management reporting. Responsibilities: • Manage the monthly closing process, including account reconciliations, accrual and eliminating journal entries, joint venture and real estate activity, updating/creating various supporting schedules, and performing analysis as needed.• Prepare consolidated financial statements, management/divisional reports, and debt compliance reporting.• Oversee various annual entity registration, prequalification filings, and compliance reporting.• Maintain material inventory accounts and land reclamation accounts.• Perform intercompany account reconciliations and elimination entries.• Utilize strong analysis, organization, time management, and written and verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks and communicate with all levels of the organization.• Use knowledge and skills in Accounting Functions, Auditing, Compliance, Ad Hoc Reporting, Financial Reporting, Month End Close, Consolidations, Journal Entries, Intercompany Eliminations, and Account Reconciliation to perform tasks effectively and efficiently. ** If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply, and find me, Courtney Clark, on LinkedIn. **

Audit Sr. - Public Our public accounting client is looking for Auditors that desire to be 100% remote.This is only for residents of Minnesota.If you have 1+ years public accounting audit experience and would love to join a great firm with good work/life balance and 100% remote potential, please reach out to me on LinkedIn (Jennifer Exsted) or call 612-446-5578.

Sr. Financial Analyst Do you want to contribute as a finance professional in a new, challenging role? There is an urgent need for a Senior Financial Analyst in the West Metro area for one of Robert Half's clients. This position is a blend of finance and accounting and is directly responsible for operationalizing and cultivating data-driven planning processes and improving upon monthly and quarterly reporting. The Senior Financial Analyst will be in charge of driving world class strategic and financial planning methods, developing rolling forecast processes to ensure resources are leveraged with maximum effectiveness, and building long-range operating plans to support business initiatives. You will produce variance analysis clearly explaining the business reasons for variances and adjusting the outlook models to reflect operational adjustments. You will provide strategic analyses and recommendations while being directly involved in the coordination of various planning cycles (quarterly forecasts, monthly outlooks, and annual planning). Make your mark as a Senior Financial Analyst in a career-building role and gain experience working directly with senior leadership of the company and contribute your strategic input. What you get to do every single day - Prepare and interpret monthly and quarterly financial statements for internal and external reporting.- Analyze variances to forecast and plan, identifying financial areas of concern.- Prepare and analyze key financial and operational metrics.- Ensure financial controls in accordance with GAAP.- Standardize accounting processes and implement best practices.- Interface with auditors on area of responsibility.- Act as a key advisor to other team members.- Lead cross-functional projects. ***If you are interested in this permanent opportunity, please apply directly to this posting and find Courtney Clark on LinkedIn to inquire directly.***

IT Auditor - SWIFT Robert Half is seeking a Senior IT Auditor.Does this sound like you?<ul><li>10+ years in banking</li><li>Experience with SWIFT </li></ul>

Accounts Receivable Specialist We are offering a contract employment opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist in the manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of duties related to accounts receivable and credit control, making use of skills such as proficiency in accounting software systems and Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities: • Handle accounts receivable duties, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and receipt of payments• Utilize accounting software systems to maintain and update customer records• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis and report generation• Perform billing functions, ensuring all invoices are sent out promptly and accurately• Monitor cash activity and manage cash collections to maintain healthy cash flow• Conduct collections activities as needed, following up on overdue accounts and resolving any issues • Regularly review customer credit applications and adjust credit limits as necessary • Maintain accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions and activities • Work closely with other team members to ensure all financial transactions are correctly recorded • Regularly communicate with customers to address any queries or issues related to their accounts.

Bookkeeper We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Bookkeeper in Maple Grove, Minnesota. As a vital part of our team, you will be responsible for maintaining financial records, processing accounts payable, and managing payroll and bank reconciliations. This role requires a deep understanding of financial principles and a keen eye for accuracy. Responsibilities: • Process accounts payable, including coding, entering bills, and generating payments • Code and enter credit card activity and reconcile the account • Code and enter checks and deposits • Conduct bank reconciliations • Process client payrolls and make payroll tax payments • Prepare quarterly and annual payroll taxes • Calculate and make sales tax payments • Make payroll journal entries • Analyze and test accuracy and reasonableness of completed work and presented information • Assist clients with setting up or training on accounting software • Communicate with team lead for timely and cost-effective completion of projects.