Staff Accountant/Accounting Clerk - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Staff Accountant/Accounting Clerk - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Staff Accountant/Accounting Clerk Opportunity in Plymouth, Minnesota
Are you a meticulous accounting professional seeking a rewarding Staff Accountant/Accounting Clerk role with flexible hours? Join Robert Half's esteemed client in Plymouth, Minnesota, for a long-term contract position offering approximately 30 hours per week. This role is perfect for experts in QuickBooks, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR), where you'll ensure seamless financial operations in a dynamic environment. With a competitive rate of $28 per hour, this position provides stability and growth in the heart of the Midwest.
About the Role
As a key member of the finance team, you'll handle critical accounting tasks that keep the business running smoothly. This reduced-hours opportunity is ideal for those balancing professional ambitions with personal life, offering long-term stability without full-time demands. Located in vibrant Plymouth, MN, you'll contribute to accurate financial records, support strategic decision-making, and grow your expertise in a supportive setting. Robert Half specializes in connecting top talent like you with premier opportunities, ensuring a perfect fit for your skills in financial reconciliation, reporting, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day will involve a blend of hands-on accounting and collaborative efforts:
- Process and manage Accounts Payable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.
- Handle Accounts Receivable tasks, including invoicing clients and monitoring collections for optimal cash flow.
- Leverage QuickBooks to maintain precise financial records and generate insightful reports for management.
- Reconcile bank statements and other accounts meticulously to uphold financial integrity.
- Assist in preparing financial statements and executing smooth monthly closings.
- Maintain organized, up-to-date documentation for all accounting activities.
- Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
- Collaborate with internal teams on budgeting and forecasting to drive business success.
- Ensure full compliance with accounting policies and regulatory standards.
- Provide essential support during audits, delivering necessary documentation efficiently.
Required Qualifications
To excel in this Staff Accountant/Accounting Clerk role, bring the following:
- Proven expertise in QuickBooks, with hands-on experience in AP and AR processes.
- Strong background in bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and monthly closings.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to spot and fix discrepancies swiftly.
- Familiarity with accounting compliance, policies, and audit procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills for maintaining documentation and supporting team initiatives.
- Collaborative spirit for budgeting, forecasting, and cross-departmental projects.
- Prior experience in similar accounting clerk or staff accountant positions preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a reduced-hours (~30/week) long-term contract environment.
This role demands precision, efficiency, and a passion for numbers—qualities that define top performers at Robert Half placements.
Why Join Us?
Partnering with Robert Half opens doors to exceptional benefits and career advancement. Enjoy a flexible 30-hour workweek that promotes work-life balance, a solid $28/hour compensation (equating to approximately $58,240 annually based on full-time equivalent), and the prestige of working in Plymouth, Minnesota—a hub for professional services and innovation. Our client offers a collaborative culture, opportunities for skill enhancement in advanced QuickBooks usage, AP/AR optimization, and financial analysis. Robert Half provides unparalleled support, including career coaching, exclusive job alerts, and pathways to permanent roles. Thrive in a role that values your contributions to financial accuracy and business growth. Plymouth, MN, boasts a thriving economy, excellent quality of life, and proximity to Minneapolis amenities. Apply now to elevate your accounting career with Robert Half—where expertise meets opportunity. Keywords: QuickBooks jobs Plymouth MN, Accounts Payable clerk, AR specialist, staff accountant contract.
Locations
- Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
Salary
58,240 - 58,240 USD / yearly
55,000 - 65,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- QuickBooks proficiencyintermediate
- Accounts Payable (AP) managementintermediate
- Accounts Receivable (AR) handlingintermediate
- Bank statement reconciliationintermediate
- Financial reportingintermediate
- Monthly closing processesintermediate
- Audit supportintermediate
- Budgeting and forecastingintermediate
- Compliance with accounting standardsintermediate
- Attention to detailintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Expertise in QuickBooks and strong background in AP/AR (experience)
- Detail-oriented with proven accounting experience (experience)
- Ability to reconcile financial accounts accurately (experience)
- Experience preparing financial statements (experience)
- Knowledge of accounting policies and regulations (experience)
- Strong organizational skills for documentation (experience)
- Collaborative team player for budgeting support (experience)
- Proficiency in identifying and resolving discrepancies (experience)
Responsibilities
- Process and manage Accounts Payable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payments
- Handle Accounts Receivable tasks, including invoicing and monitoring collections
- Utilize QuickBooks to maintain financial records and generate reports
- Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts to ensure accuracy
- Assist with preparing financial statements and monthly closings
- Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation of accounting activities
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records promptly
- Collaborate with internal teams to support budgeting and forecasting efforts
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory standards
- Provide support during audits by supplying necessary documentation and information
Benefits
- general: Long-term contract position with ~30 hours per week for work-life balance
- general: Competitive hourly rate of $28/hour through Robert Half
- general: Opportunity to work with a reputable team in Plymouth, MN
- general: Professional development in accounting best practices
- general: Flexible reduced hours schedule
- general: Supportive environment with collaboration opportunities
- general: Access to Robert Half's career resources and networking
- general: Potential for contract extensions or full-time opportunities
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Job Description
Staff Accountant/Accounting Clerk Opportunity in Plymouth, Minnesota
Are you a meticulous accounting professional seeking a rewarding Staff Accountant/Accounting Clerk role with flexible hours? Join Robert Half's esteemed client in Plymouth, Minnesota, for a long-term contract position offering approximately 30 hours per week. This role is perfect for experts in QuickBooks, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR), where you'll ensure seamless financial operations in a dynamic environment. With a competitive rate of $28 per hour, this position provides stability and growth in the heart of the Midwest.
About the Role
As a key member of the finance team, you'll handle critical accounting tasks that keep the business running smoothly. This reduced-hours opportunity is ideal for those balancing professional ambitions with personal life, offering long-term stability without full-time demands. Located in vibrant Plymouth, MN, you'll contribute to accurate financial records, support strategic decision-making, and grow your expertise in a supportive setting. Robert Half specializes in connecting top talent like you with premier opportunities, ensuring a perfect fit for your skills in financial reconciliation, reporting, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day will involve a blend of hands-on accounting and collaborative efforts:
- Process and manage Accounts Payable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.
- Handle Accounts Receivable tasks, including invoicing clients and monitoring collections for optimal cash flow.
- Leverage QuickBooks to maintain precise financial records and generate insightful reports for management.
- Reconcile bank statements and other accounts meticulously to uphold financial integrity.
- Assist in preparing financial statements and executing smooth monthly closings.
- Maintain organized, up-to-date documentation for all accounting activities.
- Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
- Collaborate with internal teams on budgeting and forecasting to drive business success.
- Ensure full compliance with accounting policies and regulatory standards.
- Provide essential support during audits, delivering necessary documentation efficiently.
Required Qualifications
To excel in this Staff Accountant/Accounting Clerk role, bring the following:
- Proven expertise in QuickBooks, with hands-on experience in AP and AR processes.
- Strong background in bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and monthly closings.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to spot and fix discrepancies swiftly.
- Familiarity with accounting compliance, policies, and audit procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills for maintaining documentation and supporting team initiatives.
- Collaborative spirit for budgeting, forecasting, and cross-departmental projects.
- Prior experience in similar accounting clerk or staff accountant positions preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a reduced-hours (~30/week) long-term contract environment.
This role demands precision, efficiency, and a passion for numbers—qualities that define top performers at Robert Half placements.
Why Join Us?
Partnering with Robert Half opens doors to exceptional benefits and career advancement. Enjoy a flexible 30-hour workweek that promotes work-life balance, a solid $28/hour compensation (equating to approximately $58,240 annually based on full-time equivalent), and the prestige of working in Plymouth, Minnesota—a hub for professional services and innovation. Our client offers a collaborative culture, opportunities for skill enhancement in advanced QuickBooks usage, AP/AR optimization, and financial analysis. Robert Half provides unparalleled support, including career coaching, exclusive job alerts, and pathways to permanent roles. Thrive in a role that values your contributions to financial accuracy and business growth. Plymouth, MN, boasts a thriving economy, excellent quality of life, and proximity to Minneapolis amenities. Apply now to elevate your accounting career with Robert Half—where expertise meets opportunity. Keywords: QuickBooks jobs Plymouth MN, Accounts Payable clerk, AR specialist, staff accountant contract.
Locations
- Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
Salary
58,240 - 58,240 USD / yearly
55,000 - 65,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- QuickBooks proficiencyintermediate
- Accounts Payable (AP) managementintermediate
- Accounts Receivable (AR) handlingintermediate
- Bank statement reconciliationintermediate
- Financial reportingintermediate
- Monthly closing processesintermediate
- Audit supportintermediate
- Budgeting and forecastingintermediate
- Compliance with accounting standardsintermediate
- Attention to detailintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Expertise in QuickBooks and strong background in AP/AR (experience)
- Detail-oriented with proven accounting experience (experience)
- Ability to reconcile financial accounts accurately (experience)
- Experience preparing financial statements (experience)
- Knowledge of accounting policies and regulations (experience)
- Strong organizational skills for documentation (experience)
- Collaborative team player for budgeting support (experience)
- Proficiency in identifying and resolving discrepancies (experience)
Responsibilities
- Process and manage Accounts Payable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payments
- Handle Accounts Receivable tasks, including invoicing and monitoring collections
- Utilize QuickBooks to maintain financial records and generate reports
- Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts to ensure accuracy
- Assist with preparing financial statements and monthly closings
- Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation of accounting activities
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records promptly
- Collaborate with internal teams to support budgeting and forecasting efforts
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory standards
- Provide support during audits by supplying necessary documentation and information
Benefits
- general: Long-term contract position with ~30 hours per week for work-life balance
- general: Competitive hourly rate of $28/hour through Robert Half
- general: Opportunity to work with a reputable team in Plymouth, MN
- general: Professional development in accounting best practices
- general: Flexible reduced hours schedule
- general: Supportive environment with collaboration opportunities
- general: Access to Robert Half's career resources and networking
- general: Potential for contract extensions or full-time opportunities
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