Staff Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join a construction-focused organization in Rogers, Minnesota on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, support day-to-day accounting operations, and contribute across several core functions within the finance team. The position offers a hands-on opportunity to work with transactional accounting, ledger activity, and tax-related processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a mix of accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and job cost support for construction-related projects.
• Prepare and post journal entries while helping maintain accurate and timely financial records.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support month-end accuracy.
• Assist with sales tax and corporate tax-related tasks, including supporting return preparation and related documentation.
• Review financial transactions for completeness and proper coding in line with company accounting practices.
• Partner with internal team members to ensure continuity of accounting operations during this contract assignment.
• Contribute to day-to-day use of the company’s accounting system, with Vista experience considered an advantage.
• Help maintain organized records and reporting schedules to support ongoing accounting and compliance needs.
• Previous experience in a Staff Accountant role with broad exposure to day-to-day accounting functions.
• Hands-on knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation.
• Experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and job costing activities.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support.
• Ability to adapt quickly, manage priorities independently, and contribute in a contract environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing and recordkeeping.
• Experience with Vista software is preferred, though not required.