Staff Accountant

Jobtailor; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a finance professional to manage cash receipts, EFTs, and lockbox deposits in Minnesota. You will monitor payments, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting by reconciling to bank statements.

The role supports month-end and year-end close and assists with general ledger activities. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in accounting or an equivalent Associates degree and may have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in accounts receivable, cash management, bank reconciliations, or general accounting.
• Pass Minnesota Department of Human Services background study.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience supporting general ledger activities and month-end close

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting of cash receipts across the organization.
• Manage EFT payments, lockbox deposits, and other incoming receipts.
• Monitor payment activity, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Reconcile receipts to bank transactions to maintain cash activity integrity.
• Support month-end and year-end reconciliation processes.
• Assist with key banking functions and general ledger activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Ethics and confidentiality

Background check compliance

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting of cash receipts across the organization.
• Manage electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments, lockbox deposits, and other incoming receipts.
• Actively monitor payment activity, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Maintain the integrity of the organization's cash activity by reconciling receipts to bank transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end reconciliation processes.
• Assist with key banking functions and provide support for general ledger activities.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in accounts receivable, cash management, bank reconciliations, or general accounting.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• High degree of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Ability to pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience supporting general ledger activities and month-end close processes preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cash management, bank reconciliations, and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Strong analytical and organizational skills support effective problem-solving and independent management of multiple priorities.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Financial Reporting
• Confidentiality
• Ethics
• Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study