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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).
$75,853 / year median in Minnesota
-13% projected decline
Job Description
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.