Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations for an on-site accounting team in St. Paul, MN. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, responsible for routine accounting tasks including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close support. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and the ability to work independently within established processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries throughout the month, including fixed assets, prepaids, and routine accruals
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations
- Maintain and update fixed asset schedules and supporting documentation
- Support month-end close activities by completing assigned tasks accurately and on deadline
- Review journal entries after posting to ensure balances moved as intended
- Assist with clean-up of legacy balance sheet items and reconciling differences
Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and -Accounts Receivable activities
- Assist with billing, invoice creation, and customer follow-up as needed
- Provide transaction detail and documentation to support audits
- Perform additional accounting duties as assigned
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
- 2 years of general Accounting experience
- Understanding of debits, credits, and the purpose of journal entries
- Ability to read and understand financial statements, including Balance Sheet and P&L
- Experience assisting with or supporting month-end close
- Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations
- Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and working with data
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Epicor or similar ERP systems
- Exposure to Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable processes
- Experience with legacy data clean-up or complex reconciliations
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.