A / P - Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Opportunity

We are looking for a detail-oriented staff accountant with expertise in accounts payable to join our client's team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to work closely with the director of finance, contributing to various accounting functions that support the organization's financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining accuracy in all aspects of their work.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy within financial records.
• Review invoices and credit memos in a third-party payment system to verify appropriate approvals and coding.
• Process weekly check runs, including preparation and distribution.
• Set up new vendors in systems such as Financial Edge and Paymerang.
• Maintain organized accounts payable filing systems and electronic documentation for timely access and compliance.
• Handle month-end accounting tasks, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely payment to 1099 vendors and manage year-end form processing.
• Collaborate with the finance team to resolve discrepancies and complete assigned accounting duties.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the accounts payable process.

Requirements :

Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment. Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.