Senior Staff Accountant

Addison Group; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Staff Accountant for a dynamic role blending core accounting with operational functions. This position offers a unique opportunity to manage transactional accounting processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with tax regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in AP and AR, job costing, and sales tax. Join a forward-thinking firm that values collaboration and offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, paving the way for career growth and development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K

Performance-based incentives

Resume tips and interview prep

Flexible project opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor invoices and customer billing processes.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close.

Skills

AP Accounting

AR Accounting

Job Costing

Sales & Use Tax Compliance

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

NetSuite

Job description

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Engagement Type: Consulting/Contract-to-Hire

Location: St. Paul, MN (Hybrid – Onsite presence required weekly in Minnesota; only local candidates will be considered – NO OUT OF STATE APPLICATNS WILL BE CONSIDERED)

Pay Rate: $75-$85K dependent on applicable experience

Internal Job ID: 10042923

Addison Group is partnering with a reputable company in the St. Paul metro to bring on a Senior Staff Accountant for a hands-on role that blends core accounting responsibilities with exposure to operational functions like AP, AR, job costing, and sales & use tax.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys owning their processes, collaborating cross-functionally, and seeing the full picture from transactional accounting through month-end close.

Key Responsibilities:

Transactional Accounting (AP & AR):

• Process and manage vendor invoices, check runs, ACH payments, and customer billing
• Reconcile vendor and customer accounts, including unapplied cash and short payments
• Support month-end accruals and journal entries related to AP and AR activity
• Ensure accurate coding to the GL and alignment with internal controls

Job Costing & Tax:

• Track and allocate costs to specific jobs/projects, collaborating with operations or project management teams
• Assist in preparing job profitability reports and identifying cost variances
• Monitor and ensure compliance with sales & use tax requirements across states
• Maintain up-to-date tax documentation and support audits when needed

Month-End & General Ledger:

• Prepare and post journal entries including prepaids, accruals, and fixed asset activity
• Assist with account reconciliations and GL tie-outs
• Contribute to financial statement preparation and variance analysis
• Support continuous process improvements across all accounting functions

Team Collaboration:

• Partner with internal departments on cross-functional initiatives
• Support audits and internal reporting requirements
• Cross-train with other finance staff and contribute to ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with both AP and AR required
• Job costing and sales/use tax experience strongly preferred
• Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs; bonus if Power Query or Macros)
• ERP experience preferred (MS Dynamics 365, NetSuite, etc.)
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to take ownership

Why Work with Addison Finance & Accounting?

• Competitive Pay: We advocate for strong compensation aligned with your experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, and performance-based incentives
• Career Growth: Many of our consultants convert to full-time hires
• Exclusive Access: Direct connections to hiring managers at top employers
• Flexible Opportunities: Projects tailored to your background and goals
• Dedicated Support: Resume tips, interview prep, and offer negotiations included

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences in accordance with all local and federal laws. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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