Accountant

Schwarz Partners • Cottage Grove, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

North Star Sheets, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, is hiring an Accountant in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The Accountant maintains the integrity and accuracy of accounting records and ensures compliance with accounting policies and procedures. The role provides guidance and support for day-to-day accounting functions, supports cash flow management, maintains fixed-asset records, and assists with month-end and year-end close and annual audit duties. The Accountant also handles accounts payable and receivable activities, reconciliations, reporting, and related accounting processes. This position is required to work in the office five days per week and may require extended hours or weekends for month-end duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a similar field.
• One to three years of experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• High degree of accuracy and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work in the office five days per week and extended hours or weekends when needed for month-end duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear directions, technical guidance, and support for less complex day-to-day accounting functions and other department activities.
• Complete accurate, compliant balance-sheet reconciliations in accordance with company guidelines; perform other reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with cash flow management and recommend improvements to accounting processes.
• Work professionally with people at all organizational levels and outside parties to resolve issues, maintaining strong verbal and written communication.
• Maintain the fixed-assets program, including adding, disposing of, and adjusting depreciable assets and collecting relevant paperwork for asset files.
• Assist the Controller with month-end and year-end closing and annual audit duties.
• Calculate and prepare month-end accruals for open freight, in-transit roll stock, and accounts payable.
• Review and issue credits as needed.
• Reconcile roll-stock invoices to Axiom and enter them in the Great Plains program.
• Receive, apply, and post customer checks and credit memos.
• Maintain vendor files.
• Understand department processes and back up accounting duties in the Controller’s absence.
• Prepare and assist with routine and requested daily and monthly reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match, with the match topping out at 3%
• Monthly Team Share bonuses based on plant performance; the stated average percentage over the prior five years was 14.5%, beginning after the first full month of employment
• Growth, training, and career advancement opportunities
• Respectful, empowering, team-oriented, employee-friendly environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level