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Robert Half
Maple Grove, MN (In Person)
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Job Description
Description We are looking for an Accountant to support core accounting and inventory-related activities for a Contract position based in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring warehouse-related inventory movements, and assisting with month-end close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and experience working across payable, receivable, and general ledger functions.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily inventory count reconciliations and investigate discrepancies tied to warehouse activity.
- Record and review cost and quantity updates to ensure inventory balances remain accurate.
- Support month-end close by preparing entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving variances in a timely manner.
- Process and verify freight-related invoices while ensuring charges are coded correctly and matched to supporting documentation.
- Maintain accuracy across general ledger activity related to inventory and operational transactions.
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as needed to support overall accounting operations.
- Prepare journal entries and complete bank and account reconciliations to strengthen financial accuracy.
- Contribute to inventory audit activities and help document findings, adjustments, and follow-up actions.
- Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment. Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration. Requirements
- 3+ years of accounting experience with strong attention to detail.
- Background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
- Experience preparing journal entries and supporting month-end close activities.
- Hands-on knowledge of bank reconciliations and account balance review.
- Familiarity with inventory accounting, inventory adjustments, and physical count reconciliation.
- Experience participating in inventory audits and resolving discrepancies.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage transactional accuracy in a warehouse-supported environment.