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Staff Accountant

Pathway Talent Partners
Blaine, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026 CLOSED ON 9/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Pathway Talent Partners?

β€ŠStaff Accountant

Onsite

$60,000-70,000 bonus

Pathway Talent Partners is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a growing and well-established organization seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and contributing to the financial health of a growing business. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and motivated to continuously improve processes while partnering with colleagues across the organization.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and financial reporting is completed in a timely manner. This individual will support month-end and year-end close activities, perform reconciliations, assist with regulatory reporting, and help strengthen accounting processes as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

  • Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
  • Complete monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Prepare supporting schedules and account analyses for financial reporting.
  • Review transactions for proper classification, accuracy, and documentation.
  • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.

Operational Accounting

  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
  • Track and reconcile fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
  • Assist with cash management and cash flow reporting.
  • Prepare recurring internal financial and management reports.
  • Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

Compliance & Process Improvement

  • Assist with sales tax filings, 1099 reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Help develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
  • Support special projects and financial analysis initiatives as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • 1-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
  • Experience utilizing accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

  • Deliver accurate and timely accounting work.
  • Maintain well-supported and reconciled balance sheet accounts.
  • Consistently meet monthly close and reporting deadlines.
  • Proactively identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
  • Develop a strong understanding of business operations and financial drivers.
  • Contribute ideas that improve accounting processes and internal controls.
  • Become a trusted resource for leadership and operational teams.

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