Entry Level Staff Accountant
CFS
Minneapolis, MN
Entry-Level Staff Accountant
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Compensation: $58,000 - $65,000 base salary
Are you a recent accounting graduate eager to begin your career in a dynamic, metrics‑driven industry? A well‑established Minnesota manufacturing company is seeking an Entry-Level Staff Accountant to join its finance team. This role provides hands‑on exposure to cost accounting, inventory processes, operational finance, and month-end close—making it ideal for early-career accountants who want to build a strong foundation.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
- Support general ledger posting and maintenance
- Assist with month-end close tasks and journal entries
- Prepare account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and documentation
- Review and help maintain accurate cost and inventory data
- Support standard costing updates and cost variance analysis
- Assist with preparation of internal financial statements
- Help analyze production and materials variances and trends
- Maintain organized financial files, documentation, and audit support
- Assist with annual financial audit preparation
- Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and HR to ensure accurate financial information
- Contribute to process improvements and support ERP/accounting system updates
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or expected soon)
- Internship experience in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
- Solid understanding of basic GAAP concepts
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with common accounting tools
- Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and willingness to work cross‑functionally
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary, offering $58,000 - $65,000 base salary depending on experience level
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development, mentorship, and structured training opportunities
- Exposure to cost accounting and operational finance early in your career
MaxSalary: USD65000
MinSalary: USD58000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.