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Staff Accountant
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Robert Half
Saint Paul, MN (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for an organization in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day financial activities accurately while helping maintain compliance with tax and reporting obligations. The role will contribute to reliable month-end processes, ledger accuracy, and timely preparation of financial records in a fast-paced business environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries to keep financial records complete, accurate, and up to date.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure reporting integrity.
- Support month-end and periodic close activities by organizing account analysis and financial documentation.
- Assist with sales tax reporting by reviewing transactions, compiling data, and helping meet filing deadlines.
- Contribute to corporate tax return preparation through record gathering, reconciliation support, and coordination with internal or external partners.
- Maintain accounting schedules and supporting documents to strengthen audit readiness and internal controls.
- Review financial transactions for proper coding and alignment with company accounting policies.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting questions and improve the consistency of financial information.
- 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
- Experience working in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role.
- Practical knowledge of journal entry preparation and general ledger maintenance.
- Hands-on exposure to sales tax processes and related reporting requirements.
- Familiarity with corporate tax return support and financial documentation.
- Ability to analyze account activity, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies accurately.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
- Proficiency in standard accounting systems and spreadsheet-based financial analysis.