Staff Accountant

LHH; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is hiring a Staff Accountant in Minneapolis to manage financial operations, focusing on accounts payable, accounts receivable, project cost support, and month-end closing. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in accounting, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with accounting systems. The role is essential for ensuring accurate financial data, smooth billing processes, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a project-based or multi-department environment.
• Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience with coding and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and maintain AP aging.
• Prepare and issue various invoice types and track payments.
• Ensure accurate cost coding for project expenses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong AP/AR experience

Working knowledge of Excel

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Accounting/ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support day‑to‑day financial operations in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working cross‑functionally to ensure accurate financial data, timely billing, and smooth month‑end processes.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices and code accurately to the correct accounts
• Match invoices to purchase activity where applicable
• Maintain AP aging, resolve discrepancies, and support payment runs
• Maintain vendor documentation and assist with compliance items

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Prepare and issue various invoice types (progress, milestone, T&M, service, etc.)
• Track and reconcile customer payments
• Maintain AR aging and assist with collections communication
• Coordinate billing approvals and supporting documentation

Project & Cost Support

• Ensure accurate cost coding for labor, materials, subcontractors, and other expenses
• Assist with tracking project costs and reviewing variances
• Support project close‑out activities, including cost verification and final billing
• Help maintain reports that monitor project financials

Month‑End Close

• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules
• Maintain financial documentation for internal and external use
• Assist in preparing management reporting

Payroll/Labor Support

• Validate labor coding and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with payroll‑related reporting or compliance as needed

General Process Support

• Maintain organized financial files and documentation
• Recommend improvements to accounting workflows
• Ensure accuracy and consistency within accounting/ERP systems
• Support basic compliance tasks (e.g., filing support, licensing, reporting)

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a project‑based or multi‑department environment
• Strong AP/AR experience, including comfort with coding and reconciliations
• Working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic analysis)
• Experience using accounting/ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred

• Experience with job costing or project financial tracking
• Familiarity with multi‑step billing processes
• Experience with payroll support, compliance reporting, or similar functions
• Exposure to sales tax filing or multi‑state documentation
• Training and professional development support