Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to provide dependable accounting support for a long-term contract engagement in St Louis Park, Minnesota. This position will help maintain daily financial operations, support core accounting activities, and bring structure to processes during a busy period for the organization. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, collaborating with internal and international partners, and recognizing opportunities to improve efficiency across recurring tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Manage routine accounting activities and keep daily financial transactions accurate, organized, and current.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable for the primary U.S. entity while ensuring timely follow-up on open items.
• Record incoming payments, reconcile customer accounts, and review aging details to help maintain healthy receivables.
• Maintain schedules for unbilled revenue and update supporting documentation to reflect current activity.
• Prepare journal entries and support general ledger accuracy through regular review and reconciliation work.
• Partner with accounting colleagues in international locations to coordinate information and resolve transaction-related questions.
• Assess existing accounting workflows, identify manual bottlenecks, and recommend practical improvements or automation opportunities.
• Support operational accounting needs tied to the entity’s financial activity while helping sustain continuity during the contract period.
• Detail-oriented experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with responsibility for day-to-day transactional accounting.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently and prioritize work in a changing environment.
• Experience reviewing reconciliations, maintaining accurate supporting schedules, and resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Familiarity with tax-related accounting concepts, including corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return support.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both local and international team members.
• Experience with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct or similar ERP platforms is preferred.