Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

EAP Program

Commuter Benefits

401K Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Holidays

Job summary

LHH in Minneapolis is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis. This role collaborates with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of general accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and solid GAAP knowledge. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 2+ years of general accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close.
• Complete balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain accruals and prepaid accounts.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Assist with variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Support audit requests and internal controls.
• Partner with other departments to gather information and resolve issues.
• Assist with process improvements and other accounting projects.

Skills

Month-end close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Staff Accountant

Position Overview

Seeking a Staff Accountant to support general accounting activities, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis. This role will work closely with the accounting team and other areas of the business to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close
• Complete balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
• Maintain accruals and prepaid accounts
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Assist with variance analysis and financial reporting
• Support audit requests and internal controls
• Partner with other departments to gather information and resolve issues
• Assist with process improvements and other accounting projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 2+ years of general accounting experience
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $82,000.00 per year

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