Staff Accountant

Construction-focused organization; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Half is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to support a manufacturing client in a hybrid role near the Twin Cities. You will own core accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and timely close while gaining exposure to multiple business units.

The position emphasizes month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and collaboration with department heads. A Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 0–2 years’ related experience are preferred, with strong Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience; entry-level.
• Strong communication and collaboration with business partners.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate month-end journal entries.
• Conduct trial balance reviews and account reconciliations, including inventory.
• Manage fixed assets and related accounting entries.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure integrity of financial data.
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure accuracy of reporting and supporting schedules at monthly close.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical abilities

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Tone:

This is a hybrid Staff Accountant role, centrally located within a commutable distance of the Twin Cities, supporting a manufacturing client of Robert Half. The client produces goods within the manufacturing sector and is looking to strengthen its accounting operations. This critical position is responsible for a variety of essential aspects within the Accounting team, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in providing valuable financial insights and data that assist in optimizing performance and informing strategic decision-making across various business units.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid, Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
• Team: Part of the Accounting team, collaborating closely with department heads.
• Mission: Owns critical aspects of the accounting cycle to ensure financial accuracy and support optimal business performance and decision-making.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do

• Create accurate month-end journal entries.
• Conduct thorough trial balance reviews and comprehensive account reconciliations, including inventory reconciliations.
• Manage fixed assets, including tracking and related accounting entries.
• Maintain the general ledger system, ensuring its integrity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand and ensure the accuracy of all financial reporting activity, contributing to the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance, preparing for an entry-level accounting career.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in accounting; proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Skills: Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with business partners; demonstrated analytical and leadership abilities; proven ability to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to optimize performance.