Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join a contract engagement supporting a growing organization in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. This position is ideal for someone with strong core accounting knowledge who can step into a fast-moving environment, bring structure to financial records, and help keep month-end activities on track. The role will focus on general ledger accuracy, cash activity, reconciliations, and cleanup of complex accounting records tied to newly added business entities.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, preparing entries, and ensuring financial records are complete and accurate.
- Oversee prepaid account activity, monitor cash balances, and perform regular bank reconciliations to support reliable reporting.
- Assist with month-end close processes in partnership with accounting leadership and external controllership support.
- Analyze and organize accounting records from acquired entities, identify discrepancies, and align balances across multiple sets of books.
- Support the reconciliation of legacy financial data and help determine the proper treatment and placement of transactions.
- Contribute to accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed to keep daily accounting operations running smoothly.
- Help improve the consistency of financial reporting within a cloud-based accounting environment, including systems such as NetSuite when applicable.
- Take on additional accounting projects that support integration efforts, reporting accuracy, and operational finance needs.
*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.
- Strong hands-on experience in staff or general accounting with solid knowledge of general ledger processes.
- Proven ability to prepare journal entries and complete account reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience managing bank reconciliations, cash activity, and prepaid accounts in an accounting setting that requires close attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Ability to review complex or incomplete accounting records, identify issues, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Familiarity with cloud-based accounting platforms is preferred; exposure to NetSuite or similar systems is a plus.
- Comfortable working in a contract role within a fast-paced environment that includes multiple concurrent priorities.