Staff Accountant

Job description
Job Description

The Staff Accountant will be on-site in Monticello, MN and will assist the Accounting Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day General Ledger accounting and month end close activities, to help ensure accuracy of financial records. The Staff Accountant will work closely with colleagues across the organization to ensure data used for monthly reporting is complete.

General Responsibilities
• Assist with the preparation of journal entries and updating of associated supporting documentation.
• Assist the Accounting Manager in the preparation of month end financial reports.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of the financial records.
• Assist with the maintenance of assigned accounts receivable, including collection of past due accounts, to ensure aging is within terms.
• Maintain accounts payable, including the coding and posting of invoices.
• Assist with monthly sales tax return compliance, including reconciliation of sales tax payable general ledger and exemption certificate management for all customers.
• Assist in the calculation of external sales representative commissions.
• Track capital expenditures to ensure that all costs that fall within the Company’s capitalization policy are booked properly.
• Ensure travel and entertainment expenses meet company guidelines and are correctly coded to the G/L.
• Assist with the annual external audit and tax compliance process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Strong analytical skills, with high degree of problem-solving capability.
• Perform tasks with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet business deadlines; sense of urgency.
• Team player who works well with others.
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel; intermediate level of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance highly preferred, Associate’s degree required.
• CPA and / or MBA a plus.
• Two years of general accounting experience in private or public accounting preferred, but open to less experience for the right candidate.
• Experience with Microsoft AX or Microsoft Dynamics D365 ERP is a plus.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP.
• Accounting experience in manufacturing or retail distribution preferred.

Physical Demands
• This position is working mainly in an office environment and may require long periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• · The ability to lift a minimum of 15 pounds is required.