Spherion Staffing is partnering with an established and employee-friendly local manufacturer in Mankato, to hire a detail-oriented Part-Time Accountant.
This 4 to 5-month assignment offers excellent scheduling flexibility (15-25 hours/week) and is well-suited for:
- Recent graduates seeking real-world industry experience to build their resumes.
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- Early-career professionals looking for hands-on exposure across multiple core accounting functions in a manufacturing setting.
- Experienced accountants seeking a flexible, part-time schedule with a reputable local employer.
Position Overview
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.00 / hour (DOE)
Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary / Contract (4-5 month assignment)
Schedule: 15-25 hours per week (Flexible scheduling available)
Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable: Process customer invoicing, returns, cash receipts, and manage collections with recommendations on past-due accounts.
Accounts Payable: Enter and process vendor invoices, verify coding, and assess use tax where applicable.
Reconciliations: Reconcile AR, AP, and daily cash transactions.
Commissions: Calculate and process sales representative commissions.
Month-End & Year-End Support: Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, annual 1099 filings, and audit preparation.
Cross-Functional Backup: Provide backup support for payroll processing, time-tracking balancing, and general manufacturing accounting tasks as needed.
Working hours: Various Shifts Available
Skills:
ERP & Accounting Systems: Hands-on experience using ERP or accounting software platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar tools).
Payroll Support: Exposure to or basic experience with time-accounting balancing, hourly payroll processing, or sales commission calculations.
Education:
Associate
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
Education & Experience: Associate degree in Accounting OR active enrollment in an Accounting degree program, paired with at least 1+ years of hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, or related transactional experience.
Core Accounting Knowledge: Foundational understanding of Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), general ledger coding, and basic reconciliations.
Software Proficiency: Strong working proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, data entry, and spreadsheet navigation).
As a Spherion employee, you gain access to competitive weekly pay, dedicated local recruiter support, and health benefit options while working on-site with a respected community employer.
To Apply: Submit your resume directly to our Mankato recruiting team or apply online to get started!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).