Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities and help maintain accurate financial records for the organization in St. Paul, Minnesota. This position plays an important role in day-to-day financial operations, including transaction processing, account analysis, and compliance with established accounting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong experience across general ledger work, reconciliations, and both payables and receivables, along with the ability to identify improvements that strengthen efficiency and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and review financial records to ensure transactions are accurate, complete, and properly documented.
• Evaluate operational financial data, including payment activity and reporting details, to support informed business decisions.
• Conduct audit-related reviews and verify that accounting practices align with applicable standards and internal controls.
• Manage accounts payable activities by preparing and processing disbursements through checks, wire transfers, and ACH payments.
• Oversee accounts receivable balances by monitoring statements, tracking outstanding invoices, and following up on collections.
• Record incoming customer payments received through checks, wires, and ACH transactions, and apply them accurately to bank deposits.
• Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve accounting workflows and overall financial efficiency.
• Prepare summaries of financial results, highlight notable trends, and communicate findings to management.
• Investigate account variances and share clear explanations with the appropriate team members to support timely resolution.
• Experience preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting month-end close activities.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes within a business accounting environment.
• Strong ability to complete bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with accuracy and urgency.
• Proficiency in reviewing financial records, analyzing reports, and identifying unusual variances or trends.
• Familiarity with audit support activities and adherence to accounting procedures and compliance requirements.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.