Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Saint Paul, MN · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
Corporate Accountant
Location: St. Paul, MN (Hybrid: 4 Days Onsite Per Week) Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 + Comprehensive Benefits
About the Opportunity
Our client, a rapidly growing consumer products manufacturer, is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join their finance team in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to a growing organization. The role offers exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, fixed assets, cash management, audits, and process improvement initiatives.
This position is primarily onsite, with team members working from the St. Paul office four days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Support the monthly financial close process, including preparing journal entries and completing balance sheet reconciliations
Perform cash management activities, account reconciliations, and related reporting
Manage fixed asset accounting, including acquisitions, depreciation, and disposals
Help ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Assist with external audit requests by preparing supporting schedules and documentation
Participate in ERP, HRIS, and other system implementations or enhancements
Provide financial reporting and analysis to support business operations and decision-making
Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3+ years of accounting experience
Manufacturing, consumer products, food production, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience is a plus
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a growing and financially stable organization
Exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance
Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunity to make an impact within a dynamic, growth-oriented business
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