Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. This position plays an important role in day-to-day financial operations by supporting payables, receivables, cash activity, and general ledger accuracy. The ideal candidate will help maintain reliable records, assist with reporting and reconciliations, and contribute to strong compliance and financial control practices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including applying incoming cash, preparing customer invoices, recording deposits, and following up on outstanding balances.
• Handle accounts payable transactions by entering invoice details, coordinating payment processing, supporting vendors, and helping ensure disbursements are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Record daily banking activity and post financial transactions to the general ledger across multiple entities to support consistent and accurate reporting.
• Perform account reconciliations for receivables, payables, cash, and other balance sheet accounts to confirm completeness and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized and accurate customer, vendor, and accounting records within NetSuite to support dependable financial data.
• Assist with payment runs involving checks, ACH, and wire transfers while following established approval and control procedures.
• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing journal entries, validating account balances, and supporting the integrity of financial statements.
• Partner with internal teams on accounting-related needs and participate in process improvement efforts that strengthen efficiency within finance and manufacturing operations.
• Provide documentation, schedules, and supporting analysis for external audits and help uphold compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.