Public Finance Accountant Salary in Minneapolis, MN

Location: Minneapolis, MNSalary: $65,000.00 USD Annually - $80,000.00 USD AnnuallyDescription: Our client is looking for a Staff AccountantResponsibilities:Responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, provide accurate and timely financial reporting, ensure appropriate accounting control procedures, and provide excellent service to the Finance and Accounting team's internal and external clients. This position is a key player in the period end close by maintaining fixed asset and finance lease processes, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, completing revenue and expense review as well as financial statement preparation.Prepare and record journal entriesAnalyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and assist in researching variancesPerform period end expense review and provide variance analysis and explanationsReview financial data and investigate significant variances to budget amountsAccountable for recording the cost of newly acquired fixed assets (both tangible and intangible), tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation, and accounting for the disposition of fixed assetsAccountable for recording finance leases and journal entries using LeaseQuery software and related account reconciliationsReview, analyze and allocate fleet invoicesAssist with annual budget preparation and periodic forecastsAssist with annual financial statement audit and tax returnAssist with government and industry surveysPerform ad hoc reports and financial analysis reporting as requestedProvide ideas for improved reporting, internal control, and operational efficiencySupport the operations teams with on-going and high priority ad hoc reporting and analysis of strategic initiativesAnalyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expendituresMaintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan and forecastPerforms special projects and analysis as requestedQualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting with 2+ years of relevant business experienceCPA designation and public accounting experience preferredPreferred Qualifications:Ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple tasks and changing prioritiesStrong analytical and accounting skillsAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of the organizationExcellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment along with being self-motivated, ability to work independently, multi-tasking, and a high attention to detailAbility to identify and resolve problemsPossesses strong numerical and analytical skills to describe problems, determine solutions and implement improvementsMust have the capacity to interpret a variety of technical information and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and capacity to learn new systemsIntermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel Contact: [email protected] job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

AccountantBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Accountant for an opportunity in Minneapolis, MN!Position Title: Accountant Location: Minneapolis, MN/Saint Paul, MN Anticipated Start Date: 04/15/2024 Please note that this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 5+ Months Job Type: Full-time Monday thru Friday hybrid and work 3 days in office and 2 days are work from homePay Range: $35/hr - $45/hr Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Requirements: Accountant. Bachelor's degree. Microsoft ExcelJob Description: Performs daily accounting activities in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures, such as, maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Familiar with a variety of general accounting concepts practices and procedures.Basic Qualifications: -Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience - Five or more years of experience in financial accounting activitiesTop 3 MUST HAVE skills or experience required: - A candidate with knowledge of GAAP/accounting/reporting, proficiency in excel, and someone who can work independently. Preferred experience or skills would you like to see but not a deal breaker: Previous accounting experience is obviously a must. Someone who has prepared journal entries or prepared financial statements is also something preferable. We have noticed that individuals who have worked in public accounting have picked on assigned work much faster than those without the public accounting background. A strong understanding of excel is something else that is really required. Minimum education requirements: Usually, a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or 5 or more years of experience in financial accounting activities. There is a chance that the individual could go from temporary to permanent. The department offers flexible work schedule, open communication between employees and managers, recognition for good work, group activities around holidays and some just to have, and opportunities for growth.Responsibilities: - Maintains adequate accounting and control for various accounting functions. - Prepares journal entries. - Assists with regulatory reporting as needed. - Prepares financial statements and reports. - Maintains and supports development of automated accounting systems, controls, and procedures. - Prepares and develops reports for management and/or for regulatory authorities. - Responds to inquiries regarding accounting policies, procedures, and issues from management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities.Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward' s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 220749 when responding to this ad.Get job alerts by email.Sign up now!Join Our Talent Network!Job SnapshotEmployee TypeContractorLocationMinneapolis, MN (Onsite)Job TypeBankingExperienceNot SpecifiedDate Posted03/30/2024

JPFA, LLC - Joel Pieper Fine ArtsOffice Assistant (part-time: 1 day/week, on site)COMPANY OVERVIEWJoel Pieper Fine Arts At JPFA LLC we care for artworks, artifacts, and antiques with a wide range of museum-quality art-handling options. The services we provide include installation, packing & crating, transportation, display design & fabrication as well as collection care & management. We serve museums, corporations, private collectors, public art administrators, galleries, auction houses, and artists and offer our specialized capabilities for all projects - however large or small.We are looking for someone with great communication skills, who is competent, reliable, mature, responsible, and flexible. The successful candidate will have a good work ethic, helping with the day-to-day bookkeeping as well as providing support to the small business owner. Highly competent with Apple computers, Microsoft Office and general tech skills. ROLE SUMMARYJPFA, LLC needs a dedicated assistant to handle general office management. The successful candidate will work closely with an outside accounting firm and communicate all costs payable and receivable via QuickBooks. CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES-Process incoming and outgoing invoices-Administer QuickBooks in consult with the accountants-Sort mail-Order office supplies-Oversee bank accounts-Deposit checks-Provide general information technology support-Handle all tax forms and payments-Work with the accounting firm on year-end closing-Maintain current certificates of insurance for clients-Help with day-to-day office management and other duties as requested by the ownerLOCATION:The job requires on-site work (sorting mail, depositing checks, and physical office organization).These duties will be primarily carried out from the owner's home office in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.QUALIFICATIONS:-Experience with QuickBooks-Some education in accounting/businessDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Great communication skills- Demonstrable career path in office administration, business, and/or accounting- There could be additional hours for personal assistance (ad hoc): run errands, pick up cat food, buy art Materials, water the garden, etc.COMPENSATION:-$20 - $30/hour, depending on experienceVACCINATION REQUIREMENTAll employees working in our offices or affiliated venues are required to obtain and maintain up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations. Those (i) who are disabled or who have a qualifying medical condition that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, or (ii) who objects to being vaccinated on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief, observance or practice may request an exemption from the vaccination requirement.HOW TO APPLY:Please send a 1-page resume along with a brief statement on why this job is of interest to you to: [email protected] Kindly include "Office Assistant" in the subject line.

Ledgent Finance and Accounting has a prominent manufacturing partner located in the Minneapolis area needing to permanently add to their Accounting team! This role will be responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. This is a great long term opportunity!Responsibilities:* Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable* Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results* Analyze financial information and summarize financial status* Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending * Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures* Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers* Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process* Provide input into department's goal setting process* Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule* Assist with tax audits and tax returns* Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance* Plan, assign and review staff's work* Support month-end and year-end close process* Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls* Ensure compliance with GAAP principlesRequirements:* Bachelors or Associates degree - Business/Accounting (preferred)* Public accounting experience required * 5-7 years of experience related to accounts payable and general accounting* Data entry proficiency; must be able to accurately enter information, identify problems, and recommend solutions* Basic networking skills require an intermediate knowledge of using a CRM and Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint* Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with vendors and all functional areas in the company* Must be detail-oriented, organized and skilled at time-management* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adhere to established deadlines * Proven ability to work as a team to achieve goals* Maintain a high level of integrity, quality work standards and service excellenceAll 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 City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Position: Financial AnalystLocation: 100% Remote - Midwest and West Coast candidates only pleaseSalary: $50-70 per hour W2 employmentDuration: 6 monthsMust have EHR System experienceJob Summary:Provides financial analysis and management planning support. Reviews, reconciles and analyzes data to insure financial integrity of information reported and identification of trends. Monitor and reconcile statements and participate in the reconciliation of accounts. Provides independent analysis to leadership regarding financial results and identification of potential improvements.Job Requirements:Education and Work Experience:• Associate's/Technical Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred• Three years' relevant experience: Preferred• One year's experience in accounting or finance: PreferredLicenses/Certifications:• Certified Public Accountant (CPA): PreferredEssential Functions:• Develops and maintains financial analysis tools and reporting, daily productivity dashboards, and trend and forecast reporting's. Participates in the monthly accounting close functions, annual budgeting process and balance sheet reconciliations.• Provides support with contract and reimbursement modeling. Assists in yearly budgeting through development of supporting data, compilation of information and important to budgeting system.• Monitors reports to ensure data quality. Processes, enhances, and acquires technical skills to work with database and business intelligence systems.• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, general ledger and journal entries. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset. ResponsibilitiesEnsure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principlesWork closely with team members to assist with the month-end closeResearch and analyze expense variances for company managementQualifications2+ years' of professional accounting experienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experiencePublic Accounting preferred but not required

This is a Senior Accountant position that has upward mobility potential to Accounting Manager. This role is with a very well established company that is growing. This position will have exposure to month end close, journal entries, inventory, account rec's, and more. This client is seeking around 3+ years of experience in either industry or public accounting.

Ledgent is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in the northern metro adding a Senior Accountant to their team. This role would be a great opportunity for someone who has spent 2+ years in public accounting and wants a position in private industry focused on work/life balance. This role will provide a great opportunity for exposure to full-cycle accounting (working directly under a Controller who has CPA), as well as room for advancement into a leadership position. Fully on-site. Flexible start/end time. 40 hours/week. Up to $90,000/annually. Job Duties:Learn directly from the Controller with a public accounting/CPA background top to bottom accounting (including but not limited to: Fixed Assets, G/L, journal entries, AP/AR, inventory, reconciliations, etc.)Timely completion of monthly account reconciliations, responsible for intricate account reconciliations, and oversight as a reviewer of certain account reconciliations.Accurate preparation of journal entries, including complex corporate accounting entries, as part of month-end closing process.Maintaining fixed asset records, including depreciation schedules and asset additions and disposals.Preparing and reviewing accurate and timely journal entries for various transactionsAssist in year-end audit process Qualifications:4-year degree in Accounting or Finance - requiredCPA designation - highly preferred2+ years of public accounting experienceStrong Excel skillsUnderstanding of GAAP and ERP softwareAll 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 City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.