Staff Accountant Opportunity in North St. Paul, MN - Join Robert Half Today!

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional ready to take your career to the next level? Robert Half is excited to partner with a success-driven company in North St. Paul, Minnesota seeking a talented Staff Accountant. This full-time position offers a hands-on, multi-faceted role with excellent growth potential in a collaborative environment. If you excel in general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis, this is your chance to become an integral part of a high-performing team. With a competitive salary estimated at $63,000 - $95,000 annually (based on $30.50/hour for a standard full-time role), plus comprehensive benefits, now is the time to act!

About the Role

As a Staff Accountant with our client through Robert Half, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the financial health of the organization. This position involves reviewing general ledger accounts, preparing precise journal entries, and performing in-depth account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and intercompany ledgers. You'll also maintain the general ledger chart of accounts and contribute to initial internal control evaluations. Posting monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals will be a key part of your responsibilities, ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role is perfect for motivated accountants who thrive in dynamic settings and are eager to advance their careers in North St. Paul, MN.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant position demands a proactive approach to core accounting functions. Major responsibilities include:

• Prepare and record journal entries for prepaid accounts, accruals, allocations, amortizations, and reclassifications to maintain accurate financial records.
• Process and review general ledger accounting entries prepared by team members, while monitoring, advising, and instructing on proper daily and monthly inputs.
• Perform comprehensive monthly reconciliations to verify balances and ensure they accurately reflect the company's financial position.
• Review general ledger accounts, conduct account analysis, and handle reconciliations for bank statements and intercompany general ledgers.
• Maintain the general ledger chart of accounts and assist in initial internal control evaluations for compliance and efficiency.
• Post accruals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis to support timely financial close processes.

This role offers variety and depth, allowing you to hone essential skills in financial operations while contributing directly to business success.

Required Qualifications

To succeed as a Staff Accountant, candidates must demonstrate strong technical and interpersonal skills. Key qualifications include:

• 2+ years of progressive experience in staff accounting or general ledger roles.
• Proficiency in general ledger management, journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and intercompany accounting.
• Expertise in accruals, financial analysis, internal controls, prepaid accounts, amortizations, and allocations.
• Familiarity with GAAP principles and accounting software like QuickBooks, SAP, or ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational abilities, and problem-solving mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Required: Provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references for consideration.

Robert Half prioritizes candidates who are reliable, adaptable, and committed to accuracy in fast-paced environments.

Why Join Us?

Partnering with Robert Half means accessing unparalleled opportunities in the accounting field. This Staff Accountant role offers excellent growth potential within a forward-thinking company in North St. Paul, MN. Enjoy a supportive team culture, professional development resources, and the chance to work on diverse projects that build your expertise. Robert Half provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and career coaching. Located in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, you'll benefit from a thriving job market and work-life balance. Submit your resume today and call 651-293-3973 for immediate review. Don't miss this chance to elevate your accounting career with Robert Half—apply now and secure your future!

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