Staff Accountant

LHH; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role maintains the general ledger, assists with month-end close, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, 1–3 years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles required.
• ERP experience with SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Perform monthly account and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain fixed asset, prepaid expense, and accrual schedules.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and company accounting policies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining the general ledger, and assisting with month-end and year-end close activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Perform monthly account and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain fixed asset, prepaid expense, and accrual schedules.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support process improvements and accounting automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments on accounting-related matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required.