Staff Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, handling transactional activity, and supporting investment-related accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong reconciliation expertise, confidence with journal entries, and a solid background in corporate and sales tax processes.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity and support timely financial reporting.
• Review and complete account, balance sheet, and daily reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Process asset movement transactions, including roll-ins, fund transfers, annuity-related activity, and distribution events.
• Record deposits, check receipts, cash activity, and withdrawal transactions with a high level of accuracy and documentation.
• Draft accounting memos and supporting records to explain transaction treatment and maintain audit-ready files.
• Monitor recurring distribution activity and ensure scheduled transactions are recorded and reconciled properly.
• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax accounting tasks, including support for filings, tracking, and related account analysis.
• Coordinate wire transfer and certificate of deposit activity while ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial procedures.
• 5+ years of experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting role.
• Hands-on experience with journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and financial account reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations, daily reconciliations, and transaction-level accounting controls.
• Experience supporting annuities, withdrawals, deposits, funds transfers, or other cash and investment-related transactions.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support processes.
• Ability to prepare clear accounting documentation and maintain accurate records for audit and reporting purposes.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage recurring responsibilities effectively.