Staff/Senior Accountant (2 month temp)

Our client is looking for a temporary Accountant to cover a 2-3 month LOA. The pay is based on experience with a target range of $30-$40/hour. On-site: Hastings, MN.

Job Description:

• Apply customer payments accurately to open invoices
• Assist with customer account reconciliations and inquiries
• Review, verify, and input vendor invoices into the accounting system
• Match purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices
• Prepare and cut manual and system-generated checks
• Maintain vendor files and ensure timely payments
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations during month-end close
• Organize and maintain physical and digital accounting records
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding financial transactions
• Assist with internal audits and year-end reporting
• Support other departments with financial documentation and reporting needs
• Perform miscellaneous clerical and accounting tasks as required

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2 years of accounting experience in a transactional or bookkeeping role
• Strong understanding of A/R and A/P processes
• Experience with paper-based accounting workflows
• Proficient in data entry with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
• Comfortable working with paper files, manual check processing, and traditional office equipment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial data

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.