Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This role supports core accounting operations, helps maintain accurate financial records, and contributes to timely reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across multiple accounting functions, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and stepping in where needed to keep financial processes running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Record and reconcile incoming payments from cash, checks, electronic transfers, and other sources to ensure complete and accurate accounting records.
• Prepare bank deposits and organize supporting documentation so transactions are properly tracked and easily verified.
• Provide cross-functional support for accounts payable activities, payment processing, credit card administration, and vendor file maintenance.
• Create journal entries and perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, investments, restricted funds, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with monthly and annual close activities, including audit preparation and support for external financial reviews.
• Develop budget-to-actual analyses and other financial reports for organizational leaders and program managers.
• Offer backup assistance for payroll administration, benefit-related deductions, and required compliance reporting.
• Help maintain donor contribution records, issue related statements, and support accounting for restricted gifts and designated funds.
• Organize grant records and assist with reporting, audit requests, and compliance documentation tied to funding requirements.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, process improvements, and coverage of essential accounting responsibilities as needed.
• Experience preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate general ledger records.
• Working knowledge of both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Familiarity with payroll support activities, including systems such as ADP and related reporting tasks.
• Ability to reconcile multiple account types with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis, including budget-to-actual review.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documentation for audits, grants, and restricted funds.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with leadership, program teams, and external reviewers.