Accountant - audit preparation (Minneapolis, MN)

Bluepeak River Staffing is looking for an Accountant. The job centres on audit preparation for temp assignments, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. We are in the people business and act like it. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to temp assignments, and clear open items. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around client orders against budget and explain variances to managers. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Experience with temp assignments. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 16 hours a week, with flexible days. • On site in Minneapolis, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.