General Ledger Staff Accountant

Fastenal•Winona, MN

About The Position

The General Ledger Staff Accountant supports intercompany accounting and transactions between subsidiaries across Fastenal’s worldwide locations. The role prepares legal-entity financial reporting, records intercompany transactions, supports financial close activities, and helps ensure compliance with global intercompany policies. It may offer a flexible schedule after onboarding and training are completed and performance goals are met.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess or be working toward a bachelor's degree in Accounting, or have relevant work experience.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Be highly motivated, self-directed, and customer-service oriented.
Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
Exhibit strong problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
Be able to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Demonstrate the company’s core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam only).

Nice To Haves

Proficiency using PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal-entity financial reporting.
Record journal entries related to intercompany transactions.
Process month-end, quarter-end, and annual close activities, including reconciliations and account analysis.
Oversee compliance with global intercompany policies.
Process intercompany invoicing and settlement.
Create and implement efficiencies in intercompany processes.
Assist with the setup of new international locations.
Participate in development projects, including planning, testing, and implementation.
Perform special projects and other administrative tasks as necessary.