Staff Accountant
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In this role, you will support the financial operations of a construction team, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting expert to contribute to property development and construction projects in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain detailed project-specific ledgers to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Prepare monthly accruals for completed work to ensure proper expense recognition.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for all project costs and transactions.
• Perform general ledger tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Review financial contracts, such as leases and development agreements, to prepare accurate payment applications for landlords and partners.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting processes by preparing schedules and financial analyses.
• Uphold audit compliance standards and maintain internal controls as per organizational policies.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and contribute to special projects as needed
Requirements
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Knowledge & Skills:
+ Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
+ Solid understanding of general ledger accounting processes and systems.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
Education:
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (required).
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
+ CPA or progress toward CPA certification (preferred).
The salary for this position is $65,000 - $80,000, DOQ. The company also offers a full suite of benefits including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401K , paid time off and more.
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