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Robert Half

Staff Accountant

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$84,001 / year median in Massachusetts

-8% projected decline

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Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a wholesale distribution organization in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations while helping maintain accurate financial records, timely reporting, and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings solid general ledger experience, communicates effectively across teams, and is comfortable handling a broad mix of accounting and administrative responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
  • Record and review journal entries to ensure financial activity is posted accurately and in accordance with accounting standards.
  • Perform bank and cash reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items in a timely manner.
  • Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and related subledger activity to support reliable financial reporting.
  • Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes by preparing supporting documentation and assisting with deadline-driven accounting tasks.
  • Support core transactional functions such as accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, cash management, inventory analysis, and asset tracking.
  • Administer and update key master data records, including customer, vendor, inventory, asset, and personnel-related files, to promote data accuracy and compliance.
  • Build and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and tracking tools used by internal stakeholders and external business partners.
  • Monitor follow-up processes for recurring deliverables and ensure required financial and operational information is completed on schedule.
  • Provide assistance with selected human resources and compliance-related administrative activities as needed.