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We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our clients manufacturing team in Edina, Minnesota. In this role, you will contribute to core accounting operations, support accurate financial reporting, and help maintain strong internal controls across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to work across general ledger activities, analysis, compliance support, and cross-functional finance projects in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibility
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly and quarterly basis, investigate variances, and document supporting analysis
Assist with period-end close activities by recording journal entries and helping ensure deadlines are met accurately and on time
Maintain the integrity of financial data by reviewing general ledger activity and confirming that reports reflect business performance appropriately
Partner with finance leadership to support internal control practices, improve documentation, and strengthen compliance with accounting policies
Provide timely responses to reporting requests and accounting questions from internal teams, auditors, and other external stakeholders
Contribute to the annual audit process by assembling schedules, organizing supporting records, and helping address follow-up questions
Offer backup assistance for accounts payable functions, including payment review, employee expense processing, and sales and use tax-related tasks
Support finance systems and workflow administration by coordinating journal entry approvals, assisting end users, and helping maintain process efficiency
Review Concur expense reports, assist with user setup and training, and help promote accurate expense reimbursement practices
Participate in financial analysis, insurance renewal support, inventory-related reconciliation backup, and other assigned projects that improve accounting operations
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
At least 5 years of accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or consumer products environment
Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
Experience supporting accounts payable activities, expense report review, and sales or use tax compliance
Familiarity with tools such as Concur and advanced proficiency in Excel and other business software
Understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and tax-related processes, including corporate and state requirements
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments