We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support treasury and general accounting activities for a long-term contract opportunity in Bloomington, Minnesota. This role is well suited for someone who works independently, keeps priorities organized, and maintains accuracy in a high-volume environment. The position will focus on cash activity, reconciliations, tax remittances, and recurring accounting entries while helping ensure deadlines are met consistently.
Responsibilities:
• Manage daily treasury-related accounting tasks, including reviewing cash activity and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis and resolve discrepancies promptly to keep accounts current.
• Record bank transactions in Microsoft Dynamics GP and verify that entries align with supporting documentation.
• Prepare and submit various tax remittances, including sales tax, excise-related filings, and other required payments to regulatory agencies.
• Consolidate financial amounts provided by other teams into organized summaries for reporting and remittance support.
• Create and post journal entries for items such as insurance premiums, prepaid expenses, accruals, debt amortization, and lease-related accounting.
• Monitor automated reconciliation processes, review system inputs for accuracy, and follow through on required submissions.
• Support recurring month-end accounting activities by maintaining schedules and ensuring assigned entries are completed on time.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or closely related role.
• Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations, general ledger activity, and journal entry preparation.
• Working knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, remittance processing, and related compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and confidence navigating accounting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, organize high-volume work, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and following through on routine and time-sensitive assignments.
• Experience with electronic funds transfer processes and cash-related accounting activities is preferred.