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Robert Half
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
Description We are looking for an Accountant to support core accounting operations for a marketing and public relations organization in Golden Valley, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who can manage financial records accurately, maintain compliance with tax obligations, and contribute to reliable month-end reporting. The role will focus on day-to-day accounting activities, tax-related work, and general ledger accuracy while partnering with internal stakeholders to keep financial processes running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial transactions are recorded completely and accurately.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Support corporate tax activities, including gathering documentation and assisting with tax return preparation.
- Manage sales tax processes by reviewing transactions, calculating obligations, and helping ensure timely filings.
- Assist with month-end and period-close tasks by validating balances and preparing supporting schedules.
- Review financial data for accuracy and compliance with internal accounting standards and applicable regulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain required financial information and clarify accounting treatment when needed.
- Help document accounting procedures and support process updates related to financial reporting or tax workflows. Requirements
- Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting role with hands-on responsibility for daily financial operations.
- Working knowledge of corporate tax, including exposure to corporate tax return support activities.
- Experience handling sales tax calculations, reporting, or filing support.
- Proficiency in preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate accounting records.
- Strong understanding of general ledger structure, reconciliations, and account analysis.
- Ability to work with a high level of accuracy, prioritize deadlines, and manage multiple assignments effectively.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams.