Part-Time Accountant

Spherion; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is partnering with an established local manufacturer in Mankato to hire a detail-oriented Part-Time Accountant. This 4–5 month assignment offers flexible scheduling (15–25 hours/week) and is well-suited for recent grads, early-career professionals, or experienced accountants seeking a flexible part-time role.

Pay rate is $20.00–$25.00 per hour (DOE). Job type is Part-Time, Temporary/Contract with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or active enrollment in an Accounting degree program with 1+ years of accounting experience.
• Foundational knowledge of AP, AR, general ledger coding, and basic reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoicing, returns, cash receipts and collections for AR.
• Enter and process vendor invoices, verify coding and use tax where applicable for AP.
• Reconcile AR, AP and daily cash transactions.
• Calculate and process sales commissions.
• Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and audit prep.
• Provide backup support for payroll processing and manufacturing accounting tasks.

Skills

ERP & accounting systems

Payroll support

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

Spherion Staffing is partnering with an established and employee-friendly local manufacturer in Mankato, to hire a detail-oriented Part-Time Accountant.

This 4 to 5-month assignment offers excellent scheduling flexibility (15-25 hours/week) and is well-suited for:

• Recent graduates seeking real-world industry experience to build their resumes.
• Early-career professionals looking for hands-on exposure across multiple core accounting functions in a manufacturing setting.
• Experienced accountants seeking a flexible, part-time schedule with a reputable local employer.

Position Overview

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.00 / hour (DOE)

Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary / Contract (4-5 month assignment)

Schedule: 15-25 hours per week (Flexible scheduling available)

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable: Process customer invoicing, returns, cash receipts, and manage collections with recommendations on past-due accounts.
• Accounts Payable: Enter and process vendor invoices, verify coding, and assess use tax where applicable.
• Reconciliations: Reconcile AR, AP, and daily cash transactions.
• Commissions: Calculate and process sales representative commissions.
• Month-End & Year-End Support: Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, annual 1099 filings, and audit preparation.
• Cross-Functional Backup: Provide backup support for payroll processing, time-tracking balancing, and general manufacturing accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

• ERP & Accounting Systems: Hands-on experience using ERP or accounting software platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar tools).
• Payroll Support: Exposure to or basic experience with time-accounting balancing, hourly payroll processing, or sales commission calculations.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Associate degree in Accounting OR active enrollment in an Accounting degree program, paired with at least 1+ years of hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, or related transactional experience.
• Core Accounting Knowledge: Foundational understanding of Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), general ledger coding, and basic reconciliations.
• Software Proficiency: Strong working proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, data entry, and spreadsheet navigation).

As a Spherion employee, you gain access to competitive weekly pay, dedicated local recruiter support, and health benefit options while working on-site with a respected community employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).