Staff Accountant (Client Accounting Advisory Services) at Redpath and Company – White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Why Redpath?

At Redpath, you’ll be valued for who you are and supported in where you’re going. We’ve created a culture rooted in trust, teamwork, and genuine relationships, where caring is at the core of how we treat each other and our clients. You’ll do meaningful work here with people who bring a positive, solution-focused mindset to every challenge. Our team is proactive in all we do, taking initiative, clearing roadblocks, and staying ahead for our clients and each other. Here, your voice matters, your growth is a priority, and your work drives real impact. We’re driven to improve, grow, and deliver excellence together, personally and professionally. This isn’t just a job. It’s a place to build a career and a community.

About the Position:

As a Staff Accountant on our Client Accounting & Advisory Services team, you will support client relationships and contribute to the success of our clients by assisting with their day-to-day accounting functions. You will be responsible for performing transactional and general ledger accounting tasks, preparing financial reports, and helping ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.

You will work with a variety of clients across multiple industries, including manufacturing, services, construction, real estate, not-for-profit, and government. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a strong accounting foundation, gain exposure to diverse clients, and grow your career through hands-on experience and mentorship from senior team members.

This position is based in our White Bear Lake or Saint Paul office, with the option to work hybrid or remote after six months. Candidates must reside in the greater St. Paul/Minneapolis area.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial records

• Prepare financial statements and management reports under the guidance of senior accountants

• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances

• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations

• Support transactional accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries

• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with internal controls and accounting standards

• Communicate with clients to gather information and respond to routine accounting questions

• Assist with documentation and implementation of accounting policies and procedures

• Collaborate with team members to support multiple client engagements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

• 1–3 years of accounting experience, including general ledger and basic financial statement preparation (internships considered)

• Working knowledge of GAAP and accounting fundamentals

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred Skills:

• Progress toward CPA designation

• Experience with payroll processing and payroll tax filings

• Exposure to sales tax reporting

• Familiarity with construction, government, or not-for-profit accounting

Redpath and Company helps clients make more informed decisions that contribute to their financial well-being by providing proactive, innovative, and value-driven CPA and advisory services for closely-held businesses, private equity, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. Core commercial industries served include manufacturing and distribution; construction, real estate, and engineering; and technology. Areas of service expertise include audit and assurance; personal, business, and international tax; state and local tax; sales and use tax; and succession and estate planning. Redpath also guides clients throughout the entire business life cycle with performance optimization and process improvement; M&A advisory, including corporate and deal strategy, due diligence (financial, tax, operations, and IT), financial modeling, and M&A integration; accounting and management outsourcing; and valuations. The firm was founded in 1971. With offices located in St. Paul and White Bear Lake, Minnesota, the firm ranks as one of the top CPA and advisory firms in Minnesota. Redpath is a member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. For more information, visit www.redpathcpas.com.

Redpath and Company offers a comprehensive benefit package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• HSA and FSA
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Short-Term Disability
• Paid parenting leave
• 401k plan with company match after 6 months of service

Redpath and Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.